Graphic Design Supervisor at Jostens

Santiago, Santiago, Dominican Republic -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic design, Team leadership, Project management, Art direction, Corel, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quality management, Performance management, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Time management, Priority setting, Manufacturing processes, Product development, Change management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer Supervisor LOCATION: SPI Santiago Working Model: On Site GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Provides directions to the staff of designers creating an effective atmosphere through leadership, coaching, and development of their team members, and strives to provide the highest quality arts in the industry while at the same time, producing it in a cost effective, within Jostens manufacturing capabilities. It is accountable for new product development activities that help to meet the company goals and it is also responsible for ensuring support following all quality initiatives. Provides help and assists in all the activities related to the department. RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Manage Art operations, supervise designers, and manage resources * Asses staff computer skills and development needs and guide designers * Ensure quality requirements are met supporting and following up quality department initiatives * Ensure customer requirements are met by overseeing product backlogs daily to keep them under control, and use this information to make proper decisions * Support all departmental activities and needs SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – IN ANY JOB WITH SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES, THE FOLLOWING ARE AN EXPLICIT PART OF THE INCUMBENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay, and discipline of assigned personnel. * communicate job duties and responsibilities to enable individuals to proceed with certainty in the performance of their positions. * Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel continually; conduct effective performance reviews; take corrective action whenever necessary and, where necessary, work with HR Generalists to establish performance improvement plans. * Support the development of assigned personnel’s skills and abilities, and demonstrate by personal example the desired standards of conduct (Jostens values) and work performance. * Identify and resolve skill gaps and succession issues. * Manage company policies such as discipline, absenteeism, etc., fairly and equitably, and fully document all incidents and actions taken. * Involve assigned HR Generalist on compliance issues such as pay equity, equal opportunity in hiring and promotions, and proper procedures for hiring, terminations, lay-offs, etc. JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS: Note that (i) computer literacy and working-level skills with the basic MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer), (ii) good verbal and written communication skills, (iii) good interpersonal skills, and (iv) the ability to work well both individually and in a team environment are default requirements for all Jostens exempt and salaried nonexempt employees. Required: * 4-year college or art school education * 5 years experience in the art industry/managing projects/supervising * Strong computer skills * Experience with Corel, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or similar. * Good composition and design skills and the ability to communicate these skills to others * Proven understanding of the product/market space, trends, and manufacturing abilities * Good communication skills – frequent contact with customer service and production areas. Ability to coordinate projects with these functions * Strong leadership and interpersonal skills: ability to motivate, correct, reward, and manage team members * Personal time management and priority-setting skills to handle multiple projects * Working manager – must be able to help with art requests during high-volume periods * Ability to manage artwork projects that support key business initiatives * Artwork production planning, tracking, and quality management skills * Ability to be a change agent for new artwork tools and techniques * English intermediate (written and verbal) Preferred: * Fully bilingual * AS400 system experience * Any other design supporting courses Benefits: * Gas & phone Subsidy * Weekly Payment * Law medical insurance and AFP * Complementary Medical Insurance * Life Insurance * Internal Bank * Credit in pharmacy and optic center * Referral Program * Growth Opportunities About Jostens: Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here [https://f.io/HIAsH659]. Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Responsibilities

The Graphic Design Supervisor manages art operations, supervises designers, and oversees resource allocation to ensure high-quality production. They are responsible for coaching team members, monitoring performance, and ensuring that all customer and quality requirements are met.