Graphic Designer Job at PNY Technologies 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