Graphic Designer

Beechwood Sales and Service is hiring a full time, onsite Graphic Designer. The Graphic Designer will assist in the promotion and awareness of our portfolio of products. They will create point-of-sale items and other creative marketing products for the Beechwood sales team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maximize customer satisfaction & working relationships with the Beechwood Sales & Service Team 
• Ensure the Beechwood Sales & Service Graphic Design program adheres to customer service standards 
• Work within existing branded templates and adhere to supplier brand standards to produce new posters, banners, menus, and various other promotional items while maintaining strict visual brand identity 
• Develop and execute new creative signs, table tents, menus, portfolios and other promotional materials when needed 
• Coordinate printing and/or delivery to the appropriate sales team member 
• Assist in development of internal and external presentation materials 
• Ensures operation of equipment by performing routine maintenance, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment 
• Trimming, folding, laminating, and cutting various printed promotional items 
• Ensure all deadlines are met, soliciting input and direction at appropriate stages 
• Work with sales team in the Beechwood Sales and Service market to assess merchandising and graphics support needs. 
• Keeping graphics library up to date 
• Maintain strict organization & record keeping in VIP POS in order to preserve accurate data output 
• Performing VIP POS reporting and analyzing report results to develop marketing strategies, resource allocation, and POS item development 
• Potential for digital marketing support (formatting social posts, website updates) 
• Other responsibilities as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design preferred 
• Strong and dynamic portfolio 
• Excellent understanding of design, composition, typography, color and graphic design principles 
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively brainstorm well with others (designers, sales reps, managers, vendors, suppliers) 
• Ability to give and take constructive criticism/feedback 
• Exceptional organizational skills 
• Ability to prioritize a large number of projects simultaneously 
• Proven ability to proofread, attention to detail, and edit copy (exceptional spelling and grammar) 
• Pre-press and print-production skills, understanding of large format printing, image quality and resolution, and color profiles 
• Demonstrated expertise in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) in PC environment 
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word 
• Demonstrated flexibility to create design elements consistent with client direction, aesthetic requirements and processes 
• Strong personal initiative and ability to work to tight schedules. 
• Deadline-Oriented 
• Demonstrated proficiency creating designs within various branding standards, working within large brand style guides and restrictions 
• Experience with job and design asset tracking tools 
• Ability to work independently 
• Innovative, friendly, positive attitude is a must

Why Join Us?

• Career development with in-house and on-the-job training 
• 401K with company match + profit sharing 
• PTO + paid holidays 
• Mileage reimbursement 
• Platinum-level health coverage including medical, dental and vision insurance with $0 in-network deductible and low premium contributions 
• EAP Program with work-life services 
• Wellness benefits, tuition assistance, cell phone discounts