Production/ Technical Designer (On-Site)

Kohl's•Tallahassee, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Designer, you will implement the creative vision and maintain the visual integrity of all marketing creative collateral. You will solve creative challenges and continue to build creative that delivers on business objectives and strategy. You will implement projects from conception to completion within an established creative vision, collaborating with cross-functional partners on all projects as necessary to develop creative solutions. You will also collaborate with Project Management and In-store Marketing to keep projects on track and schedule and assist with timeline development. Additionally, you will maintain job notes on critical design details for future reference, maintain an organized file management system and file server, and create and maintain current, up-to-date style guides. Additional tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

2-5 years design experience
Strong organization, time management and multitasking skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
BFA or equivalent degree
MAC proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat
Thorough understanding of typography and design composition
Solid understanding of creative print-ready files
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

Experience with retail workflow, processes, and structure
Knowledge of four-color, spot, and digital printing processes and prepress requirements
Photo art direction experience is a plus
Demonstrated ability to present creative ideas in a professional, organized manner
Strong understanding of photography and digital imaging

Responsibilities

Implement projects from conception to completion within an established creative vision
Collaborate with cross-functional partners on all projects as necessary to develop creative solutions
Collaborate with Project Management and In-store Marketing to keep projects on track and schedule and assist with timeline development
Maintain job notes on critical design details for future reference
Maintain an organized file management system and file server
Create and maintain current, up-to-date style guides