Graphic Designer (Packaging) Job at Vortex Optics in Barneveld

Job Type Full-time Description Are you passionate about design and the outdoors? Do you live for creative problem solving and collaboration? If that brings a smile to your face, there's a place for you on our growing team! Starting on day one, make a difference on a team where your voice matters, the creative freedom to grow professionally while taking on challenging, diverse projects in apparel, optics, and whatever comes next. Bring your unique point of view and help create experiences our customers will never forget. Vortex is looking for a Graphic Designer with a passion for Packaging Design. At Vortex we are committed to providing our customers with quality products, exceptional experiences, and the confidence needed to ensure their success. You will play a pivotal role in launching new products by developing packaging that elevates our products and educates our customers to make a confident purchase decision. What You'll Be Doing Demonstrate "Customer First" mentality, for both internal and external customers. Produce deliverables that are unique, on-time, error-free and exceed customer expectations. Be a creative problem solver. Assist in finding creative solutions that accomplish objectives. Contribute to a positive working environment. Actively participate in open communication, inspiration, fresh ideas, and design critiques. Develop packaging and manuals that align with brand guidelines, provide clear communication of information, and create a memorable unboxing experience. Assist in the design for a wide variety of mediums including print ads, catalogs, tradeshows, in-store collateral, email, merchandising, apparel, direct mail campaigns and more. Collaborate with the Creative Team on projects for branding, design, photography, color, typography, etc. Be able to take direction and execute on-brand designs that are consistent and cohesive across all media. Stay current on design trends, continually evolve the brand with forward-thinking designs and a maintain Vortex as a leader in our industry. Execute projects that meet project objectives and create files that are production ready. Assist with photoshoots, be able to work with Photographer to establish images needed to complete projects. Be proficient in Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. Prioritize project deadlines as assigned. Perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements Associates degree and 2+ years professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Packaging experience is a plus. Take creative direction and execute to expected results. Prioritize deadlines and work on multiple projects at once. Experience in creating clean files and preparing for production. Knowledge of production and printing techniques. Strong communicator. Ability to work cross functionally with internal teams. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. Must be comfortable with dogs and guns. When you join Team Vortex, you'll enjoy: Great health, dental and vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) and holidays 401(k), life insurance and short- and long-term disability Employee Ownership Opportunities Various onsite amenities including a fitness center, a nature preserve with walking trails and dog friendly work areas Neighboring daycare facility Casual and flexible work environment Employee discounts on industry leading products What's it like to join Team Vortex? From the production floor to the repair room, from consumer sales to new product development, we're a growing team of makers and doers, working together to give our customers an experience they'll never forget. Our employees thrive in situations that require demonstrating our core values: About You Customer is King Willingness to Shovel Snow Be the Buffalo *Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. *This is a full-time, onsite position working in Barneveld, WI (~30 miles from Madison, WI)