Horizontal Talent - Schaumburg, IL
posted 3 months ago
We are seeking a talented and experienced Graphic Designer and Packaging Production Artist. This role involves working on a variety of design tasks, across both production art and graphic design. The ideal candidate will be as comfortable creating concept art as they are executing through production files, making minor design changes to packaging files, updating brand in-store displays, and performing simple image retouching and clean-up. This position requires a flexible, collaborative team member who can take direct instructions, execute tasks efficiently, and elevate work creatively when needed. In this role, you will work with production packaging files delivered from agency partners to make minor design and/or text edits. You will use internal submission and tracking systems to push artwork approvals and make adjustments throughout the process. Additionally, you will design in-store shopper marketing assets, including displays, tearpads, and shelf strips as needed. You will also create engaging and creative graphic designs for digital use on social media and retailer product pages, such as Amazon. Image retouching and simple imagery clean-up will also be part of your responsibilities, along with creating digital renders and mockups for sales presentations. This position requires a minimum commitment of 20-40 hours per week until the end of 2024, with the possibility of extending the contract to a long-term contract. We are looking for a flexible and adaptable individual who enjoys collaborating with a team. Strong project management skills are essential, as you will need to interpret strategic intent into successful, accurate execution within project specifications and timelines. A creative mind capable of elevating work and providing creative direction when needed is also crucial for this role. The position supports 100% remote work, primarily operating in Central Standard Time.