Assistant Packaging and Graphics Coordinator

The Assistant Packaging and Graphics Coordinator supports execution of graphics and packaging projects across a variety of formats and mediums. This role supports internal and external customers and vendors to optimize output for consumer-facing packaging and POP materials. You will provide creative inspiration, complete physical production of packaging elements, and support of company priorities.

Responsibilities:

· Work as part of a team that strategically fulfills internal and external customer requirements.

· Support the Packaging and Graphics Designer on a wide variety of creative projects, including packaging design, marketing collateral (catalogs, brochures, sales flyers, etc.), planograms and in-store displays, branding, trade show, photography, website assets, social media creative, and much more.

· Support graphic project management from inception to implementation.

· Collaborates with internal customers to ensure project specifications are clearly defined, able to be re-produced, and managed within our internal processes.

· Effectively utilizes graphics software for prepress creation.

· Support on-demand printing and trimming of small batch packaging projects, including product and packaging labels, backer cards, header cards, etc.

· Works with all internal teams & external customers to ensure new graphics are set up correctly.

· Follow and maintain brand standards as set by customers.

· Complete additional tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

· High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts preferred.

· 2+ years of experience in graphics or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

· Adept with Adobe Creative Cloud programs, specifically Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

· Ability to work on a wide range of projects and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same.

· High level of attention to detail and accuracy are required.

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Cooperate with co-workers in creating smooth workflow.

· Ability to multi-task and understand that urgent business needs may require changing of temporary priorities.

· This position requires the associate to stand or sit for prolonged periods.

· May be required to individually lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Additional Skills:

· Experience with both PC and Mac platforms.

· Adept with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

· Experience working on a wide range of consumer packaging.

· Working understanding of packaging design and product labeling standards.

· Working understanding of print production requirements.

· Experience with UPC codes.

· Workplace experience with photography, including digital SLRs and product lighting.

Bonus Skills:

· Experience in private label packaging

· Experience using large format printers.

· Experience using plotter/cutters.

· Experience using large format laminators.

· Experience with QuickLabel software and printers.

· Experience with BarTender software.

· Experience with Ortery 360° photography systems.

· Knowledge of welding products.