Entry Level Graphic Designer

Job Overview
The Entry-Level Graphic Designer position is responsible for the rolling out of new products. This position requires the ability to think creatively to expand new product lines while always keeping within the branding concept of Big Dot of Happiness. This role actively collaborates with all members of the Creative Team.

Duties
• Entry-Level Product Development – Assist the advanced graphics team to help develop new product lines, improve and enhance product lines, and maintain and update print files. Must be able to take a product from concept to production, keeping in mind detail and process.
• Originality: Must have the ability to come up with unique and clever new product ideas. As a brand manufacturer, everything we produce must be original to Big Dot and not copied from any other sources. Must have a creative way of expanding new product lines, sharing new ideas, and problem solving. Since customer tastes can change quickly, designer needs to be able to quickly react to trends - make changes quickly to customer’s needs, practice creative problem-solving skills, pay attention to details, and have the ability to work independently and under pressure. Must have self-discipline to “start” projects, budget one’s time, and ultimately meet deadlines.
• Vision and Visualization: Must be able to “see” the end result. Must have the ability to visualize how something will look after it is complete, keeping in mind the customer’s needs, how it will view on web, and how to best produce. Many times, we require several changes or more than one visual concept for a project. It’s critical in all design components that the graphic designer understands the customer we are serving to keep the target audience in mind during all conceptual elements of design. The ultimate goal is to sell the product or service to a potential customer.
• Communication Skills: Must have excellent communication skills in writing and visually. Must be able to work and communicate effectively with the entire Creative Team and be able to take direction and openly accept constructive criticism.
• Creative Writing (Not required, but would be a plus): Many times, creative copy/content is necessary in product designs and expansions. Good grammar skills and creative writing are a plus.

Skills and Qualifications
• Commitment to the Big Dot of Happiness culture
• Proven creative thinker; ability to communicate ideas through text and image
• Strong attention to detail, eye for quality
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Time management; prioritize and complete multiple tasks within reasonable and agreed upon time frames
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Desire to work in a high pressure, ever changing environment
• Willingness to embrace constructive critique
• Intermediate to advanced level of computer skills including operating within spreadsheets, utilizing email and the internet for job-related tasks
• Proficiency with graphic design software including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Initiative to remain updated on technological advances in the field and how they may be applied in the organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:
• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
• Menomonie, WI 54751 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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