Graphic Designer_

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVEThe Graphic Designer is a key factory staff member responsible for creating projects from concept state to post production. The Graphic Designer will proactively work on projects related to print design (advertisements, customer-facing print collateral, PowerPoint decks, and sales collateral) and digital design (website graphic support, web advertisements, and social media content). The Graphic Designer will possess a strong typography skill set and familiarity with serial design (multi-page) projects. The Graphic Designer will create and aid in high quality design projects and will possess excellent time management skills, and have the ability to adhere to corporate brand guidelines in order to maintain consistency across all internal and external mediums.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES+ Create designs for sales collateral, POP materials, print advertisements, digital advertisements, promotions, and social media content+ Ensure the latest design trends are up to date+ Responsible for managing design projects proactively+ Coordinate efforts with existing functional departments to ensure the success of new products and the overall strategic product plan+ Understand the target consumer, identify trends, exploit opportunities, and benchmark competitive products to keep category offerings viable in the marketplace+ Must be the internal voice of the customer and channel and ensure their viewpoints during planning+ Define the product strategy in annual plan; outline and refine 5-year plan+ Monitor ongoing plan execution, note deviations and pursue remedies+ Develop product positioning and feature/benefit messaging and ensure effective delivery of messages through marketing and sales+ Plan and execute successful product launches+ Coordinate internal resources and, as required, vendors to ensure the successful execution of projects+ Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress+ Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation+ Ensure all projects are completed on time+ Help specify market requirements for current and future products through market research supported by ongoing customer and channel feedback+ Advise on an itemized advertising and promotional budget to ensure the success of annual product plan+ Collaborate on the creation and distribution of sales tools and collateral in support of+ Attend relevant promotional events and new product introductions+ Be consistently seeking product enhancements and technologies+ Be an expert with respect to the competition and emerging relevant technologies+ Experience determining offsets and ability to adjust accordingly+ Accurately make independent decisions on product disposition+ Trouble shoot various problems and develop corrective action to prevent reoccurrence+ Adhere and monitor SOP+ Effectively communicate and notify supervisor when there are functional or cosmetic discrepancies+ Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database+ Complete other duties as assigned by managerSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.+ Possess at least 1-3 years of successful agency or in-house graphic design experience+ Strong time management skills with the ability to manage various programs simultaneously+ Ability to work within and understand Print Industry Standard guidelines+ Must be a creative thinker with the ability to develop, test and execute new ideas+ Ability to understand and follow corporate brand guidelines+ Understanding of digital photography and retouching is essential+ Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects is essential in potential weekly to biweekly video editing and support.+ Knowledge of outdoor sports industries and firearms; quality, features, safety, etc.+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written+ Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm+ Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs+ Need to be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task+ Experience working independently with little supervisionEDUCATION/EXPERIENCERequired:+ Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field+ Companion portfolio or portfolio website link contained within resumeLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret quality performance reports and create solutions. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITYThis position requires various reasoning abilities in order to be successful such as:+ Ability to collect and document data+ Ability to follow written and oral instructions+ Ability to perform complex and varied tasks+ Ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks for an extended period of timeCOMPUTER SKILLSRequired knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office suite including MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and MS Outlook using MS Office Windows platform. Premier Pro, After Effects, Keyshot, and other related software and programs.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThis position may require travel occasionally.OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIESAttendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.WORK AUTHORIZATIONThis position requires compliance with ITAR requirement. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.