What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Scott & Jon's?
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Demers Food Group is a privately held, next generation food company offering convenient, healthy, and indulgent entrees under the brand of “Scott & Jon’s”. Scott and Jon are brothers, co-founders, and passionate about living a healthy lifestyle in Maine. Scott & Jon’s has expanded rapidly and our frozen entrees can now be found in more than 18,000 stores across the country including places like Walmart, Target, BJs, Publix, etc. Scott & Jon’s was listed as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Maine in 2022. If you’re looking for a position with a fast-growing Maine company, then this is the position for you.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Graphic Designer position is a brand-new position being created as Scott & Jon’s has continued to expand. The position will primarily be responsible for design and execution across a variety of areas including:
- Creating and collaborating on package design explorations that help our products stand out on the shelf and deliver essential brand messaging
- Building art files for print trials, comps, testing stimulation, etc.
- Delineating and adapting designs to transform packaging concepts into technical design files for printing
- Participating in press approvals, reviewing printing proofs and providing quality assurance, meeting with suppliers, and organizing and maintaining artwork/assets archive.
- Collaborating with photographers to bring packaging concepts to life
- Designing and creating compelling graphic assets and templates to be used in PowerPoint, print marketing, and external and internal company materials
- Ensuring that all assets adhere to brand standards
- Accommodating other interdepartmental design requests which could include creating trade show artwork, updating website graphics, contributing to social media posts, laying out advertising files, etc.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
- 2-4 years experience. A broad understanding of design strategy and practices
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design (or equivalent)
- Packaging and systems experience, understanding of how to realize a physical product from concept through to actualization
- Experience with dielines and preparing artwork for production
- Willingness to deliver on quick turnaround requests
- Strong collaboration and project management skills
- Strong skills within Adobe Creative Suite - Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop
- Persistent and diligent attention to detail, while also managing multiple projects
Highly Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the food & beverage industry
- Understanding of CPG brands across a variety of categories
- Passion for industry and design trends with a specific focus in food and beverage
WHY WORK FOR SCOTT & JON’s?
Scott & Jon’s was listed as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Maine in 2022. We are a fast paced, growing company that recognizes employees with a promote-from-within philosophy. We believe in a friendly work environment where employee contributions are well received and a key component to our success. We offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and capabilities
- 15 days of PTO, 5 Sick days, and 9 paid company holidays per year
- Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance plans and 401k plan with employer match offered
- Companywide bonus plan
- Company Stock Incentive Program
- Company sponsored social events: team building days, pizza lunches, holiday parties, community service projects, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
Salary : $60,000 - $-1