Marketing Print and Web Designer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Republic of Tea is looking for a passionate, organized and detail-oriented Print & Web Graphic Designer to join the TEAm!  The candidate will deliver on graphic design solutions for a range of cross-platform, digital and traditional channels. 

75% of the position will be responsible for producing layouts ready for print for various assigned packaging, collateral, signage, catalogues and displays. Work with creative director, eCommerce team, project managers and printer to ensure the final product comes out the best quality. Other minor responsibilities are art directing photography, proofing other designers' layouts and doing in-house photography when needed.

This position will focus 25% of their daily duties on digital media, such as, emails, banner images for the website, social media graphics, and other digital marketing material tasks. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design for print and digital applications: position breakdown 25% digital and 75% print design.
• Conceptualize, design and create retail catalogues (6-8 throughout the year);
• Manage timelines and communicate with printers/production for deadlines.
• Art direct, styling and planning of photoshoots.
• Develop material for web pages, digital ads, emails and other digital graphics.
• Packaging production for various product structures and product types;
• Tin and bottle labels, gift packaging, etc. 
• Update labels for reprints including updated certifications and ingredients.
• Design and produce point-of-sale collateral including in-store merchandising, booklets, postcards, brochures, other event/trade show needs, etc.
• Execute graphics to support all web.
• Execute co-branded projects for labels and marketing pieces.

ADDITIONAL NEEDS:

• Conceptualize and present ideas through quick sketches as well as tighter comps that are supported by well-crafted and strategically sound design executions while maintaining the brand standards and brand identity.
• Produce in-house photography for printed materials.
• Assist with marketing/packaging research.
• Experience in email marketing (familiarity with IPOST, Constant Contact, etc. is a plus)
• Problem solver who thinks outside the box.

REQUIREMENTS/CHARACTERISTICS:

• 5 years experience working in CPG or creative agency working on consumer-facing brands a plus.
• Have a good eye for color, working knowledge of various color systems.
• Able to art direct photography/illustration.
• Must perform work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing several projects at once.
• Ability to work independently and within a TEAm.
• Must be able to self-manage schedules.
• Photo retouching skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills ability to take constructive criticism.
• Good proofing skills (both color and copy).
• Maintain graphics resource library, follow naming conventions and network folder structure.

TRAVEL:

• Occasional independent travel required.

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