SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Graphic Designer is to develop and produce Point of Sale materials as requested by the Sales Department in an accurate and timely manner by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce P.O.S. materials in an accurate and timely manner.
• Develop and maintain request forms for P.O.S.
• Manage all incoming POS and Merchandising materials from suppliers and outside sources.
• Keep sign shop and P.O.S. rooms clean, orderly and organized.
• Keep all sign shop, and other assigned equipment, properly maintained.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Work in market as requested by Sales Manager.
• Obtains P.O.S. information needs from sales department personnel.
• Develop creative ideas for POS to fit customer or special event needs.
• Proficient with appropriate “sign shop” computer programs and equipment, including industrial printers.
• Graphic designer background, or training with skills in document layout, production and finishing.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to multi-task jobs efficiently and handle a wide variety of graphical tasks.
• Maintain sign shop spending within department budgets.
• Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and ability complete projects within tight timeframes and manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Obey all federal, state and local laws, as well as brand guidelines as specified by our suppliers.
• Adhere to company dress code and be properly groomed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal – Listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; participates actively in all company meetings.
• Teamwork – Puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
• Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of a specialized field, graphic design and production. Equivalent to a high school degree plus additional broad specialized training.

EXPERIENCE

Two-year degree or certificate from college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EQUIPMENT

Ability to operate typical “sign shop” equipment including software and hardware used in a typical graphic design workshop or sign making shop.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

Diversified duties involving an intense knowledge of a specialized field (graphic design and production) and the use of a wide range of procedures. Requires the use of judgement and creative thinking within the limits of standard practice and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on regular duties, referring questionable case to supervisor or others.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS

Probable errors usually detected in succeeding operations and generally confined to a single department or phase of company operations. Most work verified and checked. Corrections may involve backchecking by others and some minor monetary losses.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

Contacts with other persons within the department on routine matters or occasional contacts with other departments or outside the company, furnishing or obtaining information requiring only ordinary tact and courtesy.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Little or no confidential data involved.

MENTAL / VISUAL / AUDITORY DEMAND

Moderately exacting work requiring mental and visual attention in such typical tasks as correspondence, tabulations, etc. and a degree of manual coordination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal office conditions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Requires the ability to perform arithmetic skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division including decimals and fractions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to travel to accounts and special promotional events when needed.