Graphics & Design Specialist Job at CompoSecure in Somerset

About CompoSecure

Founded in 2000, CompoSecure (Nasdaq: CMPO) is a technology partner to market leaders, fintechs and consumers enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. The company combines elegance, simplicity, and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind in the physical and digital world. CompoSecure's innovative payment card technology and metal cards with Arculus security and authentication capabilities deliver unique, premium branded experiences, enable people to access and use their financial and digital assets, and ensure trust at the point of a transaction. For more information, please visit www.CompoSecure.com and www.GetArculus.com.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for graphic design tasks associated with the prototype and production order proofing process for Client Accounts, including making graphic changes to designs for client and card association approvals. Must be well versed in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop to handle changes required by customer and/or card associations. Must interface daily with Client Product Engineer, the Project Managers and/or VP of Technical Sales to ensure concept proofs and actual proofs are completed on a timely basis for presentations to the customer and/or for internal operational reviews. This position also creates the various production files required for each project (i.e. laser files, production files for internal/external printing, etching files for external vendors, overlay and mechanical engraving files for the operational team). This input is required by the operational team to ensure delivery and quality requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Graphic Design:
  • Make graphic changes to designs for developing concept proofs for customer presentations
  • Make graphic changes to designs for customer and card association approvals
  • Develop and proofing of graphic designs for customers and card association approvals
  • Prepare required production files for external printing, die making and etching vendors
  • Prepare all production files for internal operations team

Other Important Responsibilities:

Timely Corrective Action response and resolution to relevant project situations

Engage and support companywide Safety and Cleanliness Programs

Handle related email correspondence and fill in on follow-ups when other office personnel are absent (as needed)

Will be required to perform other job functions, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of graphic design experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Must be proficient in using both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Must have basic knowledge of printing and the creation of files that are to be used in the print process (e.g. understanding of color trapping and color relationships)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check own work
• Excellent time management skills
• Task oriented excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload
• Enthusiastic attitude, cooperative team player, adaptable to new or changing circumstances, professional demeanor, sensitive to client needs, self-motivated, creative and innovative
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High level of computer literacy including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Outlook

Physical requirements and work environment:

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to sustain office work for 8+ hours per day including the following:
  • Sitting in an office chair
  • Typing
  • Reaching for the telephone
  • Standing at office equipment
  • Hearing for phone use
  • Sight for computer use
• Must be able to sustain factory work as needed including the following:
  • Standing at machinery
  • Reaching and pulling to operate machinery
  • Sight for machinery operation
  • Walking through shop
• Office environment is of moderate noise level.
• Shop noise levels are such that protective ear-coverings are recommended.

CompoSecure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Please note: CompoSecure does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CompoSecure, including to our employees, will become the property of CompoSecure and may be used without any obligation to pay referral or placement fees. Any agency or recruiter seeking to work with CompoSecure's Talent Acquisition Team should contact our team directly by sending an email to recruiting@composecure.com.