Jr Marketing Graphic Designer

Bay Cities, an Employee Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Our Mission

Our Passion Powers Your Product

Our Values

Creativity: Our ideas create Client success.

Passion: We have heart with a Customer Service attitude.

Integrity: We honor our business & planet with sustainable practices.

Responsible: We own it!

Safe: Our safe work habits protect us all.

Fun: We take our work seriously- not ourselves J

SUMMARY

What is my purpose?

The Marketing Graphics team generates creative for many reasons, whether it is to inform and educate, create awareness of our products and services, or help our Sales reps pitch to clients. The Jr. Marketing Graphic Designer is responsible for editing and preparing artwork for digital and printed Marketing content such as social media, blogs, email, advertisements, brochures, websites, tradeshow booths and more. Approximately 80% of this role is editing, sizing, and positioning art elements within the optimal layout. You will be adjusting bleed, converting colors, scaling images, and repositioning art elements for artwork that will be viewed on various devices. Occasionally, you will be tasked to help with other projects such as filming and editing video content, taking photos, recording podcasts, and packing up printed parts for company events.

JOB FUNCTION

Why is this role exciting?

This role is exciting because it balances creativity with various printing processes in production, as well as digital content viewed on screen. Your artwork will be the most eye-catching element of content. Every project is unique. You will be working with a wide range of campaigns for various industries, that aim to create awareness and consideration of our services and amazing products like industrial shipping boxes, retail packaging, and P.O.P. displays. You will work in a team of skilled, creative individuals who will provide training on design conceptualization and layout, film and photography, and video editing.

What am I responsible for?

• Creates and prepares artwork for digital media, print media, and corrugated printed samples.

• Sets up final artwork for print (resolution, size, colors, appropriate file type, fonts, packaging, bleed, crop marks, etc.).

• Translates existing campaign creative into print.

• Occasionally retouches, draws silhouette paths, and applies special effects to a wide range of images in Photoshop.

• Works in a Mac-based environment, utilizing the full Adobe Creative suite including but not limited to: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat.

• Occasionally films and edits video content, takes photos, and assists in recording podcasts

• Will also assist the team in packing up printed parts for company events when necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

What do I need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, or similar discipline.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

• Must be open to change and revisions as part of the job.

• Superb communication abilities, positive attitude, problem solving capabilities, assertive nature.

• Detailed oriented, process driven, and able to work with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.

• Experience involving corrugated industry, displays, graphics, and POP, a plus.

• Working knowledge of printing processes, print dies, litho, and corrugated production conversion processes, a plus.

• Excellent ability to quickly learn new software and tools.

• Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.

• Must provide a PDF attachment of your portfolio or provide a link to an online portfolio.

What kind of environment will I be working in?

• You will be working at the main headquarters

• You will spend approximately 80% of time in an office on the computer, 15% of your time in meetings, 5% of you time on the Manufacturing and Distribution floor.

• You will work collaboratively throughout the organization with Design, Sales, Project Management, Client Services, and Production departments.

• You will work in an open work space

• You will work independently, and also in a Team oriented, results driven environment.

• May work unusual or extended work hours as required.

Core Competencies

• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization's goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.

• Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity at work with a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved.

• Operates with a customer service orientation internally and externally. Works to positively build the Bay Cities brand in everything he/she does. Builds strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders.

• Acts as an owner of the business and instills that same attitude and level of action in others. Is proactive in taking responsibility for all outcomes/results and avoids 'pointing fingers'. Helps to create and maintain a strong feeling of belonging in the immediate and overall team.

• Regularly involves others in decisions that affect their job or work environment. Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues and teams across organizational boundaries. Participates as a team player and establishes strong working relationships to deliver positive results.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.

• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.

OTHER

• US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee - all require proper identification and documentation).

• Minimal local travel required.

• Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.

Bay Cities Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V