PNY Technologies, Inc. is hiring: Graphic Designer in Parsippany

MAIN FUNCTION:

We are seeking a highly creative and talented Graphics Designer with strong design skills, a keen eye for detail, exceptional creativity, and a passion for design to join our team. The Graphics Designer will be responsible for creating visually engaging designs, which are on-brand and support the efforts of our Marketing and Digital teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, or similar discipline
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
• Experience with CPG or DTC preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a graphic design and print production role with proven skills in brand work a must
• Candidate MUST have portfolio of work available for review that showcases exceptional creativity, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of design principals, typography, layout, illustration, and branding
• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software.
• Experience following and executing brand design standards
• Experience in preparing files and assets for development or final production
• Excellent typography skills
• Knowledge of following branding guidelines
• MAC Expertise and PC Proficient
• Expert graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite (*Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator*)
• Experience with Dreamweaver preferred
• Working knowledge of Video Editing Software (Premier Pro, After Effects, XD, Final Cut), 3-D Rendering, HTML, CSS, JQuery web standards and JavaScript a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Self-driven, detail oriented with strong organizational/prioritization skills
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment a must
• Effective time management to meet deadlines
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English
• Collaborative work style with excellent interpersonal skills (team player)
• Experience working collaboratively across cross-functional teams

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Marketing/Product/Marcom and IT
• External: Vendors to support/supplement in-house web design capabilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, the 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.

• Responsible for the look/feel, design and content management of PNY’s website (including building and updating website pages for PNY internet, Partner Portal, and intranet
• Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various computer software to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
• Must be able to take conceptual direction and work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team on a wide range of materials
• Develop concepts, and execute original content determining ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery, and layout
• Develop and execute design concepts for on-brand / on-trend print and digital collateral – including but not limited to: package design, digital ads, customer premium content, email campaigns, website graphics, social media graphics and print collateral
• Manage the design and uploading process of all project material
• Stay up to date with industry trends and developments, incorporating them into design concepts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration
• Edit photos for web and print projects, including resizing, reformatting, color correction, and retouching
• Create and refine innovative package design concepts
• Establish and adhere to brand identity guidelines, ensuring integrity within and across brands
• Maintain current on-line image library for media, PNY reps and customers
• Pre and postproduction expertise
• 2-D & 3-D Rendering of Packaging and Displays
• Develop packaging and display mockups
• Visual Trade Show Design & Collateral
• Product photography and videography