Marlite®, a Division of Verzatec Hiring for Graphic Designer at Dover, OH Full Time

Specific Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Use Adobe Creative suite products to make image files print-ready for production.

2. Understands interior design and identifies design and color trends relevant to our markets.

3. Visualizes, plans, coordinates, and produces a library of finishes to be produced on digital print finishing line.

4. Creates distinctive and original artwork and designs for reproduction.

5. Ensures operation of scanning equipment by following guidelines, conducting preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment inventories.

6. Illustrates concepts by designing rough layout of art including arrangement, size and style and related aesthetics concepts.

7. Collaborates and obtains approval of concepts for specific projects and product / finish introductions.

8. Prepares finished art that is digital print ready.

9. Possesses command of color theory and understands lighting and other effects to ensure quality digital production.

10. Exhibits an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize to address competing demands.

11. Maintains tact and works well with other employees, departments, and customers.

12. Offers creative and design services that measurably generates revenue to meet or exceed sales targets.

13. Follow ISO process on development of proper file naming conventions along with file path and proper file management.

14. Work on development of custom samples in a timely manner to meet the customers’ requirements.

General Responsibility:

• HIGH-LEVEL DUTIES*

% OF TIME

Modify existing graphic files to support color shifts from previous production run

50%

Create new digital images using Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator by use of existing image file, scanner, customer file or information, or by creative design

25%

Learn operations of our on-site digital printer and scanner to a level of operating autonomously if required.

10%

Development of white point management and analysis for color correction

15%

Personal Competency, Skills, Abilities:

· Has complete understanding of current job and full understanding of closely related jobs. Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession, as well as knowledge of company systems and procedures. Is regarded as an expert in his/her functional area. Uses appropriate methods and tolls to achieve company objectives by using technical/PC and language skills required to the position.

· Consistently produces quality work. Meets deliverable with efficient, effective, and high-quality performance. Transforms ideas and plans into actions. Focuses efforts on value-added activities. Understands the distinction and trade-off between quality and quantity when managing work assignments.

· Plans, organizes, and schedules work in a productive manner to assure accomplishment of objectives. Pays appropriate attention to details. Priorities tasks in terms of importance and urgency. Manages personal time well.

· Identifies and analyzes problems and opportunities. Relates and compares data from different sources. Determines root cause and subtle relationships among data from various sources. Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality and objective in decision making. Achieves balance between quick decisions and slower, more thorough approaches. Shows common sense and anticipates the consequences of decisions.

· Conducts or contributes to effective meetings, seeks, and accepts feedback, listens well, shows respect, and is sensitive to others viewpoint. Verbal skills: asks good questions, presents ideas, and disseminates information clearly and concisely. Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communications settings and styles, can get messages across that have the desired effects. Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfills commitments to team members.

· Seeks out ways to improve organizations, systems, and processes. Is self-motivated and strives to learn. Goes beyond the “call of duty” and finds ways to surmount barriers while exhibiting positive energy. Has strong desire to achieve and dedication to task. Seizes opportunities to improve the business.

· Shows understanding of issues relevant to the company and industry. Meets the needs of internal and external customers, resulting in high customer satisfaction. Demonstrates respect, accountability, and a pro-active approach. Demonstrates profit consciousness through efficient and profitable business decisions. Allocates resources to the most impactful and value-added activities.

Traits:

· Energy

· Positive attitude

· Enthusiasm

· Integrity

· Initiative

· Problem Solving Abilities

· Organization/Planning

· Stress Management

· Self-Awareness

Working Conditions:
· The position is situated in an office environment and is climate controlled. Exposure to plant environment (operating machinery, temperature, noise, odors, dust, drafts and chemicals used in the manufacture of the product) during daily activities and interactions as required. Minimal travel required (generally less than 5% over a year).

· Office environment with appropriate office equipment, electronic systems (hardware & software) to effectively accomplish required work assignments and management of function.

· Sitting, standing, lifting (generally under 20 lbs.), bending in performance of office related duties.

Job Specification:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Interior Design or equivalent

· Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, special concentration with Photoshop and Illustrator – advanced user preferred

· Training and understanding of design, color theory, lighting, and typography

· Proficient in Windows Operating system

· Digital illustration skills

· Acute attention to detail

· Ability to collaborate and work well in a fast-paced environment

· Physical skill set to operate simple machinery, move lightweight materials between scanner, viewing lab and digital printer

· Solid communication skills, both oral and written

· Willingness to travel on occasion

· Learning time: After a brief orientation period to the facility and its methods and procedures, this position is expected to effectively provide competent expertise in this field in accordance with Corporate and Plant directives.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location