Graphic Designer

Buck Knives Inc•Post Falls, ID

4h•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Buck Knives is seeking a creative and driven Graphic Designer to join our Marketing and eCommerce team. The Graphic Designer will play a key role in supporting Buck Knives’ marketing efforts by creating on-brand visual content across digital and print channels. This position is responsible for producing and updating a wide range of marketing assets, including packaging, sales collateral, product photography post production edits, website graphics, and social media content, while adhering to established brand guidelines. The Graphic Designer will work closely with other Marketing and eCommerce team members. Buck Knives is looking for an individual who will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, grow, and incorporate guidance from senior team members, while contributing creative ideas and applying constructive feedback to produce high-quality design solutions.

Requirements

Must have a graphic design portfolio or examples of your own design work – please include a link to your portfolio or an attachment of your work in the application. Applications without a portfolio or examples of work will not be considered.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites applications (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom)
Must be a team player with a resourceful attitude that is eager to learn from marketing team members, and have a willingness to ask questions when needed
Must be detail-oriented – must be great at paying attention to details and be willing to work on projects that contribute to overall marketing success
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to work independently on assigned work but also able to work well in a group setting; follows directions and can work independently on concepts/ideas from others
Communication skills – Strong verbal and written communication – can talk about your process and the direction of your ideas and projects
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
A solid foundation of knowledge of layouts, typography, visual hierarchy, photography composition, color, and other graphic design fundamentals
Must be able to take critique on projects/work gracefully and apply it
Strong organizational abilities and a drive to succeed
Reliable – Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
Must be proficient with computers, Microsoft programs, and Adobe programs on a PC

Nice To Haves

Photography, illustration, or video skills are a plus
Passion for the outdoors and knives is a plus
Familiarity with Buck Knives products is a plus

Responsibilities

Update brand material and collateral such as product packaging, product certificates, factory store collateral, social media content, website assets, sales collateral, dealer catalog assets, digital and print projects, and any other projects assigned to them
Process and edit product studio photos using Adobe Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and other programs
Support sales marketing needs through the creation of sales presentations, spec sheets, launch sheets and additional selling materials as requested
Support the Consumer Sales team and Sales team with timely processing of laser artwork logo needs
Build out email marketing campaigns using the established template designed by the Senior Graphic Designer
Create website and other digital assets using the established template designed by the Senior Graphic Designer
Assists in the creation of social media content
Takes on projects assigned to them by Marketing & Communications Manager, Senior Graphic Designer, Ecommerce Manager, and other members of the marketing team
Supports Senior Graphic Designer on design and visual projects as needed
Use the established Buck Knives brand guide to create on-brand content
Apply and execute improvements and edits in their work from critique received by stakeholders and members of the marketing department
Understand the differences between print and digital design and apply them to projects
Other graphic design, social media, eCommerce, and marketing projects as assigned
All of these tasks will be performed under the guidance and direction of the Marketing and Ecommerce team