Middleweight Graphic Designer

DS Smith•Hinckley, MN

5d•Remote

About The Position

We're looking for a talented Middleweight Designer to join our team across the Speciality team! You'll work on a variety of exciting projects for major clients in Retail Marketing and POS design as well as supporting special projects across Speciality bringing ideas to life in a fast-moving, dynamic environment. You'll report and support the Design team lead and the Head of Creative and Innovation and be part of a passionate team that thrives on creative challenges and innovation. As a Middleweight Designer, you will create and deliver original concepts for retail marketing, displays, and POS, ensuring alignment with brand and retailer guidelines. You will have an eye for the shopping and buying habits of consumers and bring that knowledge to new business tenders, marketing and agency days as well as day to day concepts. You’ll review teamwork, support budgeting and timelines, and collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality service that drives growth. You’ll consistently produce innovative, shopper-focused solutions, ensuring all work meets client briefs, is delivered on time, and exceeds expectations. You’ll also add value by challenging briefs and offering creative, strategic ideas as well as help to drive studio efficiencies.

Requirements

Previous experience within the Point of Sale (POS) and display for FMCG and blue-chip organisations
Experience with 3D and 2D packages
Fluent in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Previous experience of working with brand and retailer guidelines and the translation of supplied assets into new ideas and concepts
Understanding of print production processes and material feasibility
Collaborative and a strong communicator – with other team members and with clients
Experience of working to tight deadlines, and comfortable to short deadlines in a fast-paced environment
An enthusiastic and positive/can-do attitude - and must enjoy spontaneous team engagement!