sgsco
Senior Designer
sgsco, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Essential Functions
An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Collaborates with senior management to conceptualize designs based on brand style guides by contributing to thedevelopment of new concepts, systems and solutions; creating and maintaining packaging templates; and implementingpre-press standards.Manages and executes design production art based on brand style guides to ensure accurate, on-time deliverables byretrieving and referencing previous or related source files; working with vendors to refine supplied artwork and information; organizing and maintaining accurate, systematic files and file archiving; managing timelines and adjusting priorities of deliverables; implementing revisions and preparing files for release; evaluating proofs and providing feedback to printers; and producing and preparing timely and accurate files.Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans byproviding advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with keystakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoringprogress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands,organizational changes, and new responsibilities.Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company standards of ethics and integrity byincorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; anddemonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.Competencies
Build Relationships: Form Relationships - Builds trusting, collaborative relationships and alliances across functional andorganizational boundaries. Relates to others in an accepting and respectful manner, regardless of their organizational level, personality, or background. Collaborates with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and functional areas to discover new perspectives.Judgment: Demonstrate Professional Judgment - Researches and integrates relevant information and data, and usesexpertise to make recommendations or decisions. Identifies and applies sound, fact-based criteria in setting priorities andmaking decisions. Uses business measures and analyses to identify improvement opportunities. Probes and looks beyondsymptoms to determine the root causes of problems and identify possible solutions.Customer/Member Centered: Meet Internal and External Customer/Member Needs - Identifies the requirements,expectations, and needs of customers/members. Supports and aligns with initiatives, goals, and actions focused on improving customer/member service. Addresses the concerns and issues of internal and external customers/members.Uses customer/member data, analyses, and insights to improve customer/member-related decisions.Execution and Results: Focus on Execution and Results - Aligns and pursues work activities to achieve the mission andbusiness priorities of the organization. Shares information, practices, and resources across functions, organizations, andlocations to improve performance. Effectively uses existing processes and tools to achieve performance objectives. Uses and explains major process steps to manage time, resources, and challenges to meet goals.Planning and Improvement: Plan for and Improve Performance - Develops and implements plans, practices, and processes to better achieve organizational goals. Develops contingency plans to manage or eliminate potential problems. Identifies and recommends ways to continually improve and streamline processes and practices.Influence and Communicate: Build Influence - Develops and presents logical, convincing reasons in support of one’sperspectives and initiatives. Proactively shares relevant information and timely updates with appropriate people. Listensattentively and asks questions to ensure understanding. Researches information for and prepares documents andpresentations that effectively convey relevant information in a timely manner.Ethics and Compliance: Model Ethics and Compliance - Complies with policies and procedures. Demonstrates ethicalperformance. Supports efforts to enforce compliance with policies and procedures.Adaptability: Adapt Professionally - Demonstrates creativity and strength in the face of change, obstacles, and adversity.Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities. Updates and shares knowledge and skills to keep current in one’s area of expertise. Embraces change and supports its implementation.Physical Activities
Visually verifies information, often in small print.Reads information, often in small print.Creates artwork, documents, reports, etc., using a computer. Enters and locates information oncomputer.Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications programs.Presents information to small or large groups and individuals.Traveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.Travel
Travels locally to and from multiple facilities or work-sites during the workday.Minimum Qualifications
Entry Requirements
Education in Graphic Design (Bachelor’s degree preferred), Interaction Design, or related field and 2 years experiencein professional design experience, including print and consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience, or related field,OR 4 years experience in professional design experience, including print and CPG experience, or related field.Preferred Qualifications
2 years experience in print and packaging or related field.2 years experience in brand building.4 years experience with Microsoft Office suite (for example, Excel, PowerPoint) and graphic applications Photoshop,Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.2 years experience in identity design.1 year retail experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Collaborates with senior management to conceptualize designs based on brand style guides by contributing to thedevelopment of new concepts, systems and solutions; creating and maintaining packaging templates; and implementingpre-press standards.Manages and executes design production art based on brand style guides to ensure accurate, on-time deliverables byretrieving and referencing previous or related source files; working with vendors to refine supplied artwork and information; organizing and maintaining accurate, systematic files and file archiving; managing timelines and adjusting priorities of deliverables; implementing revisions and preparing files for release; evaluating proofs and providing feedback to printers; and producing and preparing timely and accurate files.Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans byproviding advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with keystakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoringprogress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands,organizational changes, and new responsibilities.Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company standards of ethics and integrity byincorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; anddemonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.Competencies
Build Relationships: Form Relationships - Builds trusting, collaborative relationships and alliances across functional andorganizational boundaries. Relates to others in an accepting and respectful manner, regardless of their organizational level, personality, or background. Collaborates with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and functional areas to discover new perspectives.Judgment: Demonstrate Professional Judgment - Researches and integrates relevant information and data, and usesexpertise to make recommendations or decisions. Identifies and applies sound, fact-based criteria in setting priorities andmaking decisions. Uses business measures and analyses to identify improvement opportunities. Probes and looks beyondsymptoms to determine the root causes of problems and identify possible solutions.Customer/Member Centered: Meet Internal and External Customer/Member Needs - Identifies the requirements,expectations, and needs of customers/members. Supports and aligns with initiatives, goals, and actions focused on improving customer/member service. Addresses the concerns and issues of internal and external customers/members.Uses customer/member data, analyses, and insights to improve customer/member-related decisions.Execution and Results: Focus on Execution and Results - Aligns and pursues work activities to achieve the mission andbusiness priorities of the organization. Shares information, practices, and resources across functions, organizations, andlocations to improve performance. Effectively uses existing processes and tools to achieve performance objectives. Uses and explains major process steps to manage time, resources, and challenges to meet goals.Planning and Improvement: Plan for and Improve Performance - Develops and implements plans, practices, and processes to better achieve organizational goals. Develops contingency plans to manage or eliminate potential problems. Identifies and recommends ways to continually improve and streamline processes and practices.Influence and Communicate: Build Influence - Develops and presents logical, convincing reasons in support of one’sperspectives and initiatives. Proactively shares relevant information and timely updates with appropriate people. Listensattentively and asks questions to ensure understanding. Researches information for and prepares documents andpresentations that effectively convey relevant information in a timely manner.Ethics and Compliance: Model Ethics and Compliance - Complies with policies and procedures. Demonstrates ethicalperformance. Supports efforts to enforce compliance with policies and procedures.Adaptability: Adapt Professionally - Demonstrates creativity and strength in the face of change, obstacles, and adversity.Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities. Updates and shares knowledge and skills to keep current in one’s area of expertise. Embraces change and supports its implementation.Physical Activities
Visually verifies information, often in small print.Reads information, often in small print.Creates artwork, documents, reports, etc., using a computer. Enters and locates information oncomputer.Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications programs.Presents information to small or large groups and individuals.Traveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.Travel
Travels locally to and from multiple facilities or work-sites during the workday.Minimum Qualifications
Entry Requirements
Education in Graphic Design (Bachelor’s degree preferred), Interaction Design, or related field and 2 years experiencein professional design experience, including print and consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience, or related field,OR 4 years experience in professional design experience, including print and CPG experience, or related field.Preferred Qualifications
2 years experience in print and packaging or related field.2 years experience in brand building.4 years experience with Microsoft Office suite (for example, Excel, PowerPoint) and graphic applications Photoshop,Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.2 years experience in identity design.1 year retail experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)