Junior Graphic Designer

Junior Graphic Designer

Hollywood Feed was established in the 1950s, in Memphis, TN, as a pet supply store with friendly and knowledgeable service. More than half a century later, our love for pets is who we are today. Our associates are family and the face of each location. We care about each other, our pets, and our customers. Come and experience the passion and drive that makes Hollywood Feed what it is today.

Job Summary
This position reports directly to the Senior Graphic Designer under the Merchandising & Marketing Department. In this role, the Junior Graphic Designer supports the creative team by assisting in translating concepts into visually engaging designs from digital to traditional media. The Junior Graphic Designer's role requires eagerness to grow skills, learn brand standards, and contribute creative innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Graphic Designer in creating visual assets for marketing, social media, web, email, and print.
• Prepare and adapt designs for multiple formats and platforms.
• Create informative and attractive chalkboard art to hang in retail stores.
• Produce high-quality graphics, illustrations, layouts, and visual elements that adhere to brand guidelines and elevate our brand's visual presence.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to design compelling materials for campaigns, social media content, email marketing, and other promotional activities.
• Collaborate with copywriters to integrate text and visuals seamlessly, ensuring a cohesive and persuasive message.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of creative projects.
• Make revisions based on feedback from the Senior Graphic Designer and stakeholders.
• Maintains and updates a library of brand assets and files.
• Organizes and distributes digital collateral based on team needs.
• Gets and approves in budget quotes for print collateral as needed.
• Stays up to date with design trends, tools, and software and brings fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the team's creative process.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative discussions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• This position requires 45 - 50 hours per week in our Memphis office and may require some weekend and evening availability.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to take direction and apply feedback effectively.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Physically able to perform the job functions for 8-10-hour workdays.
• Employees may be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted, along with bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and other physical movements essential to daily tasks.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors in a related field preferred with 0-2 years' experience in graphic design.
• Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, etc.).
• Portfolio to highlight creativity & versatility.

Preferred Experience

• Fundamental knowledge of the pet industry, pet nutrition, and retail operations.
• Experience with a Digital Asset Management platform.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding creative solutions.

In addition to competitive wages and benefits, retail employees receive tips, and all employees enjoy generous discounts plus free pet food and supplements as Hollywood Feed team members.

The description above outlines the overall purpose and responsibilities of the job, but it does not include every possible duty, expectation, or task. This should not be considered a complete list of all responsibilities.

Hollywood Feed is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.