Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer

At Jacent we see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We're looking for a talented senior graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both packaging and marketing materials. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the senior graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects with our US and Canadian customers. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing and be able to find the right style and layout for every project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams on a wide range of materials that may include packaging, presentations, catalogs, and marketing materials
• Produce catalogs for the US Merchandise Buying team
• Create all hi-res images for new and existing items
• Create and present dynamic design approaches for product packaging to optimize the customer journey through shopping experience
• Determine the strategy and message the product design should portray to reach the target audience with graphics for product illustrations, logos and websites
• Regularly meet with the Product Development team, Graphics team, & Merchandise Buying team to determine the scope of projects to support Jacent customers
• Stay current and up to date with the latest software and computer technologies
• Communicate with the Merchandise Buying team, overseas production team and other designers to ensure that designs accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information
• Develop, create and maintain the brands style guide
• Create visual concepts and designs that align with the brand’s identity
• Manage all artwork for product color updates
• Work requires invention, imagination, and originality
• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proven graphic designing experience
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability, imagination and originality
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
• Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines
• Creativity, flexibility, attention to detail, deadline oriented
• Expertise with desktop publishing tools
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Experience & Credentials

• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & In Design
• Highly self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work independently

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, training sessions, or customer engagements.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via digital platforms.