Senior Graphic Designer

icreatives•Tarrytown, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is focused on product innovation and quality in the over-the-counter healthcare and women's health categories, dedicated to improving the lives of our customers. For generations, our trusted brands have helped consumers care for themselves and their loved ones. As the largest independent provider of OTC products in North America, our client continuously improves and creates products that match the ever-changing lifestyles and needs of people and families everywhere. As a Senior Graphic Artist, you will be responsible for a variety of graphic design tasks to support Marketing objectives. Your role will involve managing electronic pre-press functions, designing internal and external publications, and creating professional graphics for marketing materials including packaging, brochures, advertisements, and multimedia presentations. You will also produce high-quality comps, photographs, and illustrations when needed. Collaboration with external vendors and agencies to meet project deadlines and maintain printing quality standards is a key aspect of this role. Additionally, you will provide support to the Marketing team and other departments on special projects and copywriting tasks. Your creativity and attention to detail will be essential in delivering visually appealing and effective design solutions for our marketing initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Art, or a related field, or equivalent field experience
3-5 years of experience in graphic design or related area
Proficient in graphic design and publishing software
Understanding of pre-press processes including color techniques, digital file formats, document set-up, typesetting rules, and printing options and techniques
Knowledge of commercial and fine art illustrations, digital image editing, and website design
Knowledge of principles and techniques of graphic drawing and photography
Ability to create high-quality comps and samples as needed
Ability to travel up to 5% via car, plane, or rail
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

packaging graphics experience

Responsibilities

Develop professional packaging mechanicals and layouts for company publications
Create professional designs and layouts for promotional materials including direct mailings, handouts, advertisements, lobby posters, signs, commercial logos, and other visual layouts
Create layouts and designs for specific product brochures
Determine style, technique, and medium best suited to product promotion strategies
Assist in writing copy as necessary
Design graphics for the company website in collaboration with IT personnel
Perform typesetting for forms and publications
Maintain and conform to product graphic standards
Create high-quality comps and samples and direct vendors when necessary to provide same
Ensure graphic design activities and written materials support the image and vision of the marketing plan, and conform to regulatory, legal, and other standards
Consult with other departments to develop graphic designs and advertising materials that support strategic objectives for new product lines
Work with the marketing team on the inception and development of creative ideas and concepts related to promotional campaigns.
Provide suggestions, ideas, and support to area personnel.
Assist with special projects as needed
Work with Marketing staff to coordinate completion of projects within established schedules and budgets
Keep management informed of area activities and any significant problems
Attend and participate in meetings as required
Coordinate Marketing activities with printers, service agencies, advertisers, and vendors to complete design projects on time
Obtain and convey information politely and promptly
Order materials and supplies as needed
Maintain and project the company's professional reputation.
Resolve questions, requests, and problems promptly and courteously