Graphic Designer at BBQ Holdings , Inc.

Vancouver, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Press Quality PDF, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Service, Detail Oriented, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Art Requests

Industry

Restaurants

Description

**Please note: This is a fully remote U.S. based position. POSITION SUMMARY: The Graphic Designer is responsible for the design of designated local and national advertising materials including but not limited to direct mail, point-of-purchase merchandising materials, print collateral, promotional/ad specialty items, outdoor advertising and digital marketing. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Steward of the brand by upholding designated style guidelines and established quality standards. * Work directly with the Brand Marketing Department, BBQ Holdings Field Marketing and individual franchisee owners in the development and design of sales building marketing materials. * Designs and illustrates layouts for direct mail, Local Store Marketing, quarterly marketing kits, point-of-sale, digital marketing and the like. * Delivers all projects on time and on message with a high level of design and attention to detail. * Upholds a positive attitude in a fast-paced, highly-retail environment with multiple rounds of changes, short deadlines and high expectations. * Prepares approved designs for production. * Responsible for confirming production requirements with internal Print Producer and vendors and uploading correct marketing materials to the appropriate vendor partners. * Works with internal Print Producer and outside printers to ensure completion of projects. * Collaborates with fellow graphic designers daily in the development of marketing materials. * Responsible for maintaining graphic files in appropriate marketing databases. * Creates ad templates when necessary for use in Local Store Marketing. * Works closely with other BBQ Holdings departments on designated communication projects. * Regularly maintains and updates graphics archives, specifically archiving each job according to the BBQ Holdings Studio filing system. * Works closely with outside advertising agencies and approved vendors to supply appropriate art files (i.e. product photography, logos). * Contributes to ongoing updates to the published brand standards. * Ensures all mandatories are included in designed advertising based on brief. * Ensures all procedures for completing projects are finished by working with Studio Manager and Coordinator, making sure all items are trafficked, proofread and archived properly. *Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Education: * 5+ years graphic/production related work at an ad agency or graphic design firm. * Bachelor's Degree from four-year college preferred. Experience: * Must be able to translate client's thoughts and ideas from art requests into visual communications that adhere to brand standards; as well as, informs consumers and sells a product/brand concept. * Professional experience producing and preparing press-ready electronic artwork files. * Knowledge of producing Press Quality PDF. * Able to easily adapt to change. * Detail oriented; exceptional organizational skills. * Proven ability to solve problems and make good decisions driven by high-quality design in a fast-paced, retail-oriented environment. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a design team while able to take initiative and manage your own projects. * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Customer service oriented. * Maintain and develop positive relationships with external vendors and BBQ Holdings staff. Skills/Competencies/Certifications: * Requires strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite -- CS5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat), Microsoft Office products and web browsing. * Working knowledge of Flash, Dreamweaver and HTML preferred. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: When performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the workplace; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel and verbally communicate. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing local and national advertising materials, including direct mail and digital marketing. They collaborate with various departments and franchisee owners to develop effective marketing materials while maintaining brand standards.