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Graphic Designer - Schenectady

Northeast Grocery

Schenectady, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.79–$32.67 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Product Family, Advertising, Advertising Design, Advertising Production, Analysis Skills, Apple Macs, Art Direction, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Brand Marketing (Branding), Communication Skills, Content Development, Copying Machines, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, Digital Media, Direct Advertising, Fax Machines, Graphic Design, Mac Operating System, Manual Dexterity, Merchandising, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Photography, Print Advertising, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Project Design, Proofreading, Sales, Social Media, Software Design, Visual Communication
LOCATION
Schenectady, NY
POSTED
Today
Salary: $21.79- $32.67

SUMMARY

The Graphic Designer position calls for a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a key member of the creative production team responsible for advertising assetsincluding designing layouts for print and digital media. The teammate will also be responsible for communicating with supervisors, Ad Planning and merchandisers to understand and clearly communicate product offers. Additional duties include acquiring photography for design projects, and maintaining efficient, accurate production of weekly ad pages, direct mailers, ROPs, and other miscellaneous advertising projects. Upholding design guidelines and corporate branding standards is essential to the entire scope of work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design layouts for print advertising including weekly circular, direct mailers, ROPs, Point of Sale (signing and in-store communication vehicles) and digital assets including website support, email, social media, etc., and other miscellaneous advertising projects.
  • Produce final art using Adobe Creative Suite software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
  • Work closely with supervisors, Ad Planning, Sales Planning, and merchandising teammates in the development of ads to include all corrections and adjustments to advertising projects.
  • Uphold and maintain design guidelines and corporate branding standards by following established rules, including but not limited to organization, alignment, unity, contrast, hierarchy, balance and composition, relevance, and image quality.
  • Coordinate information and direction provided by supervisors, Ad Planning, Sales Planning, and merchandisers to produce advertising materials.
  • Proofread and make necessary revisions to advertising projects to ensure accuracy.
  • Acquire photography via a variety of resources; archived photos, internal photo studio, and stock photography resources (Getty, Syndigo, etc.). Ensure all photography is appropriate and accurate.
  • Finalizes and releases advertising elements to Visual Communications Services (VCS), pre-press and/or printers.
  • Provide art direction to the photo studio as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Keen eye for aesthetics and details.
  • Satisfactory performance reviews.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Driven and self-motivated.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Associates degree in Graphic Design.
  • 1+ years of related experience.
  • Mac OS knowledge and experience required with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).


Use of AI in Our Work
At Northeast Grocery, we encourage the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help increase efficiency, productivity, and quality of work. Corporate team members may be expected to leverage AI-enabled tools to support tasks such as analysis, content development, problem-solving, and process improvement. All AI use must align with company policies, data privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing Occasional 1-3 Hours
Sitting Constant 5-8 Hours
Grasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Constant 5-8 Hours

EQUIPMENT USED

MAC Computer and Adobe Design Software

Copy/Fax Machine

Printers

Scanner

Paper Cutter

Utility Knives/Scissors/Triangles/T-Squares

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.

About the Company

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Northeast Grocery