Graphic Designer

Purpose

To lead and influence design and brand aesthetic across company touchpoints including primary and secondary packaging and corporate brand assets. The designer will be part of the design process from conceptualization to execution.

Primary Duties

1. Collaborate with Director of Marketing and President on seasonal creative direction
2. Project manage creative work including packaging, mocks, and presentations for key selling seasons including Valentine's Day, Easter, Summer, Halloween and Holiday, as well as everyday
3. Study trends, create, and present new product concepts, working collaboratively to develop
4. Point person facilitating the flow of communication and design development among key internal and external parties including kick-off, rounds of revisions, customer and internal keyline approval, prepress set up, file release, and printer approval
5. Lead team in management of mock-ups for customer presentations to meet deadlines
6. Create and develop packaging solutions across various substrates and board weights with understanding of structural integrity
7. Work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, gathering ideas and presenting solutions
8. Manage die lines and technical details for packaging best practices in support of owned brand and private label partners
9. Maintain corporate brand identity initiatives and touchpoints in partnership with Director of Marketing
10. Follow internal development timeline to ensure tasks are done on time and complete
11. Create digital content for website and social media channels
12. Contribute to team effort as needed

Knowledge & Experience

Requirements

1. Adept at Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
2. Excellent design skills with an eye for shape, color, print/pattern and typography
3. Experience with food packaging including application of food labeling regulations
4. Ability to provide design direction and apply it to functional and appealing packaged goods
5. 6+ years of experience preparing packaging for print
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Organized, self-directed, team player
8. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
9. In office collaborative environment

Social and Environmental Responsibility

Maud Borup embraces social and environmental responsibility and ongoingly puts policies and procedures in place to ensure care for our community, the environment, and for each other. Team members will ensure their daily activities and interactions are respectful, embrace sustainability, and reduce impact on the environment.

Social

1. Embrace individuality and respect each other

1. Look for ways the company can better support the community

1. Participate in company volunteer efforts and/or community support

Environmental

1. Use all resources efficiently, minimizing waste and water usage, recycle, save energy

1. Look for ways the company can further its sustainability commitment

1. Report electrical faults, water leakage or other environmental concerns to managers

Maud Borup is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.