Job Description
Job Description
Description : Purpose
Purpose
To provide excellent conceptualization, design, and visual presentation and production of print and digital marketing and branding materials that create and enhance the Co-op’s image in the community, within the customer base, and within membership.
Responsibilities
I. General
- Follow the Core Values as defined by EEFC’s Core Value statement.
- Provide exemplary customer service to both customers and staff.
- Accurately communicate what the Co-op is and the process for becoming a member.
- Familiarity with store layout, products, and services.
- Familiarity and understanding of emergency procedures.
- Stay up to date with current storewide and departmental communications, policies, notices, and logs.
- Abide by Co-op policies as delineated in the Employee Handbook.
- Willingness and ability to learn to meet the changing needs and requirements of the job.
II. Departmental
- Provide well formatted, regularly updated graphic images for the ongoing development of the Co-op's website, social media, print publications, and more.
- Work with MMS Manager as needed to improve proofs, ensure quality of print jobs, troubleshoot technical issues, and maximize visual presentation of all Co-op materials.
- Maintain East End Food Co-op brand standards.
- Develop user friendly signage templates and instructions for staff that maintain the look and feel of the ongoing store-wide branding initiative.
- Observe and meet all deadlines and provide status updates regularly.
- Shoot high quality photo content and edit to maximize aesthetic appeal.
- Work with MMS Manager to maintain marketing equipment (large format printer, etc).
- Perform other projects as assigned by the MMS Manager or supervisor.
Requirements :
Required Skills and Qualifications :
- Graphic design or similar degree, and / or the ability to demonstrate comparable experience in the filed of graphic design.
- At least one year of experience as a graphic designer, preferably in a similar or relevant environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Organized with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent trouble shooting skills. Logical problem solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and keep track of multiple projects at once.
- Able to produce quality work within the established deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Understanding of website content management systems (Wordpress preferred).
- The ability to be flexible and incorporate feedback accordingly.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- General mobility requirements include the ability to : do repetitive motions, twist, turn, squat, and bend, sit at a computer for long periods of time, visually read fine print, visually read a computer screen for long periods of time.
Desired Skills and Qualifications :
- At least 3 years’ experience with graphic design.
- Experience with magazine design and layout.
- Illustration skills are a plus.
- Basic writing and editing skills.
- Traditional drawing skills.
- Videography skills.
- Understanding of social media and digital marketing.
- Experienced in web design and maintenance.
- Familiarity with natural foods, cooperatives, and topics such as environmental and nutritional concerns.
19 days ago