Graphic Designer

Aluf Plastics is excited to recruit an ambitious team member to support both our retail and commercial businesses. The successful appointee for this dynamic and challenging position will play a key role within an organization poised for continued growth. Enthusiastic candidates should be highly creative, self-motivated, show passion for each individual project, and exhibit a think outside the box mentality.

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Role(s)Graphic Design

• Vector artwork, print layout, color management.
• Photo-editing
• Cropping, effects, batch re-sizing, importing/exporting, etc.

Packaging

• Supporting work for packaging process (color accuracy, measuring boxes, pallet configurations, itemizing box specifications, sample retrieval, reviewing proofs, etc.)

Labels

• Assistance with internal labeling process (label design, variable data management, proofs, printing labels, etc.)

Secondary Role(s)Digital Asset Management (Print & Web)

• Organizing, sharing, and receiving artwork assets for print and web (artwork exporting, file packaging, color conversion, fonts, image assets, file-naming conventions, folder structure hierarchies, etc.)

Data Management

• Assistance with verifying data accuracy (bar code scanning, packaging copy, specifications, spelling, etc.)

Marketing Assets

• Creating and sharing graphic assets for the Marketing team
• Support the requirements of API Graphic Design and Marketing divisions through 1) Artwork development, internal review / endorsement, and ultimately management approval 2) Creative input (develop consumer centric packaging) 3) API brochures, product catalogues, sales material, tradeshow material, marketing requirements etc.
• Support API operations by navigating complex product commercialization and transition processes both internally and externally 1) Packaging approval – data accuracy, artwork claims, consumer callouts etc. 2) Manage UPC and GTIN database accuracy 3) Engage and support third party designers delegated by customer
• Engage with multiple package suppliers to 1) Ensure box specifications are accurate 2) Ensure deadlines are met
• Facilitate key deliverables and timetables around artwork deadlines within each retail partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
• Adobe Creative Suite expertise (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.)
• Print Design experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to interact with multiple departments concurrently.
• CPG experience a plus

Skills

• Organization
• Communication
• Efficiency

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation Time

Company Overview
Aluf Plastics is a women owned business, manufacturing commercial, retail, and private label trash bags. We have been around for 45 years under the same family ownership and pride ourselves on delivering a world class customer experience. We are growing quickly and expanding aggressively, with state-of-the-art new technology on the production floor. With plants in both NY and TX, all our bags are made in the USA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location