Graphic Designer

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

9d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Graphic Designer will drive the collaborative creative process, crafting branded materials and sales tools; iterate through multiple rounds of feedback and proofing until final files are polished, approved, and ready for dissemination; and serve as the primary liaison between the creative team, requesters, and print partners to ensure prompt and professional delivery of all projects. Reporting directly to the Senior Designer, you'll be an integral part of our internal Creative Department, contributing to the evolution of an iconic California brand renowned for its innovative flavors. ABOUT THE ROLE: In this role you will: Conceptualize, refine, and execute diverse graphic design initiatives. Develop digital and conventional print-ready materials. Create comprehensive visual programs across various consumer touchpoints. Effectively manage creative requests throughout project lifecycles. Produce rapid-turnaround product mocks to bolster sales and marketing endeavors. Translate rough mockups and renders into print-ready assets. Maintain and update project details using workflow management tools (DAM/PIM). Provide comprehensive briefs to external vendors, ensuring clarity and context. Collaborate and troubleshoot with co-packers and print partners. Advocate for and uphold standard operational procedures. ABOUT YOU: Experience / Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of applied graphic design experience. Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop. Skilled in 2D rendering. Familiarity with DAM/PIM and established workflow systems is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Passion for brands, adept at building communication hierarchies. Proficiency in visually narrating compelling stories. Personal Characteristics: Adapt quickly to shifting project priorities. Embrace iterative processes with enthusiasm for multiple rounds of revisions. Display proactive problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and adaptability. Master of multitasking. Growth mindset with an excitement to learn (and teach). Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment with proven record of completing projects on time in full through excellent cross functional team. management, leadership, communication and influence Self-starter who takes initiative and speaks their mind. Excited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower. Enjoy making decisions and finding ways to say ‘yes’ as often as possible to impactful and important priorities.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of applied graphic design experience.
Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
Skilled in 2D rendering.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for brands, adept at building communication hierarchies.
Proficiency in visually narrating compelling stories.
Adapt quickly to shifting project priorities.
Embrace iterative processes with enthusiasm for multiple rounds of revisions.
Display proactive problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
Master of multitasking.
Growth mindset with an excitement to learn (and teach).
Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment with proven record of completing projects on time in full through excellent cross functional team. management, leadership, communication and influence
Self-starter who takes initiative and speaks their mind.
Excited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower.
Enjoy making decisions and finding ways to say ‘yes’ as often as possible to impactful and important priorities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DAM/PIM and established workflow systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, refine, and execute diverse graphic design initiatives.
Develop digital and conventional print-ready materials.
Create comprehensive visual programs across various consumer touchpoints.
Effectively manage creative requests throughout project lifecycles.
Produce rapid-turnaround product mocks to bolster sales and marketing endeavors.
Translate rough mockups and renders into print-ready assets.
Maintain and update project details using workflow management tools (DAM/PIM).
Provide comprehensive briefs to external vendors, ensuring clarity and context.
Collaborate and troubleshoot with co-packers and print partners.
Advocate for and uphold standard operational procedures.