graphic designer Lindon, UT
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Graphic Designer - Food Craft Location: Lindon, UT
Classification: Hourly Full Time Reports to: Department Director
American Crafts is looking for an amazing Graphic Designer to join our Food Crafting Team in our Lindon, UT office. We are known for our fresh, clean product design and friendly, personalized customer service. American Crafts offers an amazing line of cool modern products for paper crafters, memory keepers and DIY-ers. We also offer a great line of cooking tools and food crafting products that let customers make and decorate cookies, cakes, and other baked goods.
To find out more information about our product line and company culture please visit http://www.americancrafts.com and www.accreatives.com
IDEAL CANDIDATES
- Want to explore, understand, and create new and special things
- Are passionate about packaging that makes an impact on store shelves
- Seek out new experiences and love learning new things
- Are fans of Pinterest, design blogs, Behance and Dribbble
- Are self-starters who can handle a job description then look past it to create future opportunities
- Are social media savvy – especially Pinterest and Instagram
- Get a kick out of using and learning keyboard shortcuts
- Hit deadlines and love staying organized
- Can handle stressful situations positively
- Love a creative challenge
- Has a passion for food, baking or cake/cookie decorating
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work by yourself (occasionally) and on a team (mostly) to innovate and design new packaging and marketing materials
- Mock-up prototypes of product and packaging
- Assist in creation of marketing collateral
- Other responsibilities as asked
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required (BFA preferred) in graphic design, illustration or fine arts
- Strong working knowledge of the Adobe suite, with an in-depth knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Strong typography skills preferred; strong illustration skills preferred
- Ability to mock-up packaging and product, with attention to detail and pride in quality craftsmanship
- Organized and able to work efficiently on multiple projects to meet deadlines
- Able to pay attention to detail and have the ability to work efficiently without sacrificing quality
- Good at communicating verbally and in written form
- Able to participate in weekly critiques – giving and receiving constructive criticism
- Willing to travel occasionally
- Any cross training in photography, video production or Web design is viewed as a plus, but not required
- Must provide portfolio work
What We Offer OFFER
- An energetic, interactive environment
- A solid career with growth opportunities
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid vacation
- Flex work hours
- 9 paid holidays
- 401K employer matching plan
- Free popcorn, soda & cereal bar!
- Fun monthly employee appreciation events (breakfasts and lunches, free throw shooting contest, costume contest at Halloween, Christmas party with prizes, and more!)
- Quarterly creative activities for inspiration and skill building
- Employee recognition awards
- Birthday gift from CEO
- Access to business library for skill building and self-improvement
Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) American Crafts provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Crafts complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
