Graphic Designer

Pet MD Brands is a fast-growing pet supplement company with offices located in Chicago, IL and Tampa, FL.  We are currently looking for a Graphic Designer to support our business in print, web, and digital design. Current projects include product label design, logo creation, Amazon & Chewy image stacks, digital ads, website design, and digital marketing materials.

The Graphic Designer is a mid-level position that will grow along with our company. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants to advance and develop their existing skills by working with senior creative staff on a range of design projects. A strong understanding of design style, typography, layout, meticulous attention to detail and art direction is required to help produce the best work possible.

We are searching for a hard working, dedicated, creative person who can create high-quality, timely, and precise deliverables. This candidate should be experienced with the practices and procedures of print production, as well as digital design, and working with multiple deadlines. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once is critical.

If you enjoy working in a high-paced environment with a growing company, then this is the career move for you! Our Graphic Designer should have a great attitude, be able to work independently as well as being a dedicated team player, and of course, be a pet lover!

Please visit us at www.petmdstore.com for more information on our company and products!

SALARY: $55,000-$70,000/year, commensurate with experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop graphics for new and existing product lines: labels, logos, digital marketing materials and other print and web materials as needed.
• Be able to follow company’s creative direction as well as brand guidelines for a variety of different products.
• Maintain brand continuity: take existing elements and apply to expanding product lines.
• Be able to create and maintain various projects in both print and digital media.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications & timelines.
• Update existing collateral whenever changes are requested.
• Assist in maintaining archive of design files.
• Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule.
• Remain attentive to details for all deliverables.
• Produce consistently excellent visual work.
• Be willing to work on other projects and duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong design skills with a compelling portfolio of work over a range of creative projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Ability to work on print and digital deliverables.
• Excellent typography skills and eye for detail.
• Strong analytical & organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established brand guidelines.
• Determined to achieve and succeed.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Communicate with senior team members with a willingness to take direction, listen to feedback, and use it to improve.
• Motivated to maintain and improve design standards.
• Able to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or Communications.
• 2+ years experience in Graphic Design.

Compensation$55,000-$70,000/year, commensurate with experience