Senior Graphic Designer

Munchkin Incorporated

(Los Angeles, California)

Full Time Evenings Weekends

Job Posting Details

Responsibilities

- Participates in and leads when assigned the creative process by presenting well-developed and strategic creative solutions to meet all project objectives

- Responsible for conceptualizing and designing complex projects with high accuracy

- Develop, design and execute all print-related marketing materials as briefed

- Design dramatic and eye-catching graphic solutions to communicate the brand message in all print related avenues

- Responsible for all aspects of projects (including die line structures, logo design, typography, color studies, photo retouching, preparing files to printer/ vendor)

- Assist in planning and art directing photo shoots

- Assists in photoshoot art direction and scheduling, and image retouching

- Lead junior designers and production designers on the team as assigned to develop and design visual communication materials that support the brand strategy and external vendors

- Consistently research, identify and share current industry design trends and competitive reviews as they relate to the brand

- Prepares comps and designs for brand presentations

- Performs other duties as assigned

Participates in and leads when assigned the creative process by presenting well-developed and strategic creative solutions to meet all project objectives
Responsible for conceptualizing and designing complex projects with high accuracy
Develop, design and execute all print-related marketing materials as briefed
Design dramatic and eye-catching graphic solutions to communicate the brand message in all print related avenues
Responsible for all aspects of projects (including die line structures, logo design, typography, color studies, photo retouching, preparing files to printer/ vendor)
Assist in planning and art directing photo shoots
Assists in photoshoot art direction and scheduling, and image retouching
Lead junior designers and production designers on the team as assigned to develop and design visual communication materials that support the brand strategy and external vendors
Consistently research, identify and share current industry design trends and competitive reviews as they relate to the brand
Prepares comps and designs for brand presentations
Performs other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate

- Minimum 5 - 7 years related work experience in graphic design/MarCom across digital, trade and brand.

- Must have experience in CPG space: print, POP & retail/CPG. The majority of the current day to day is packaging.

- Print production, packaging, POP & retail/CPG and structural packaging experience a must

- Proficient in all design related programs. Intimate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), and expert knowledge in Macintosh platform . Experience with PowerPoint is critical.

- Experience working with and/or art directing product and lifestyle photography preferred

- Experience working with packaging engineers for implementation of designs and transfer of visual assets preferred

- Must possess excellent comping skills and have the ability to track comping deadlines

- Digital production experience a plus

- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

- A strong aesthetic sense; highly organized with excellent attention to detail; and strong presentation skills

- Ability to work collaboratively

- **Must be able to work nights and weekends, if and when needed.**

Minimum 5 - 7 years related work experience in graphic design/MarCom across digital, trade and brand.
Must have experience in CPG space: print, POP & retail/CPG. The majority of the current day to day is packaging.
Print production, packaging, POP & retail/CPG and structural packaging experience a must
Proficient in all design related programs. Intimate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), and expert knowledge in Macintosh platform . Experience with PowerPoint is critical.
Experience working with and/or art directing product and lifestyle photography preferred
Experience working with packaging engineers for implementation of designs and transfer of visual assets preferred
Must possess excellent comping skills and have the ability to track comping deadlines
Digital production experience a plus
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
A strong aesthetic sense; highly organized with excellent attention to detail; and strong presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Must be able to work nights and weekends, if and when needed.