Graphic Designer Job at Traeger Wood Pellet Grills in Salt Lake City

MEATER® Graphic Designer

MEATER is the creator of the wireless meat probe category, inventing the #1 smart thermometer in the world. We've spent the last 10 years delivering innovation to a community of cooks across the globe providing them with the tools they need to take on any cooking adventure, confidently. MEATER is also part of Traeger, Inc. who has been revolutionizing outdoor cooking for over 30 years. Together, we're redefining the way people cook and enjoy food. We exist today as a powerhouse of disruptors, innovators, and food fanatics, committed to bringing people together through world-class products and exceptional experiences. When you join our teams, you'll be part of a culture that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a shared passion for top-quality results. If you're driven, dedicated, and ready to contribute to two of the most exciting brands in the culinary world, come cook with us!

What You'll Do:

MEATER is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team that will help create new designs and streamline and control the quality of print and digital material. As a MEATER Graphic Designer you will interface between internal clients, vendors, and the management team to produce the best possible prints and deliverable assets. A strong understanding of layout, type, color usage, and the ability to take conceptual designs and create completed digital print-ready files is a must.

How You'll Help Us Win:

• Creation and production of new branded content including, but not limited to packaging, catalogs, emails, and web banners using the brand standards as a guide.
• Prepare sketches or layouts to illustrate a concept and select the colors, artwork, photography, style of type and other visual elements to compliment the overall message/concept.
• Thoughtful execution of ideas from our marketing VPs and other internal clients through research, communication and adherence to creative briefs.
• Modify and suggest improvements to increase the quality of production and ensure that standards are met for print and digital mediums.
• Participate in Creative brainstorming meetings.
• Scaling, cropping, retouching, repositioning and pre-flighting, or eliminating defective and excessive imaging.
• Finalize, upload and ensure the accuracy of design files in the latter stages of development.
• Troubleshoot problems with external vendors, internal creative team and all members of the brand.
• Collaborate with other professionals, including graphic designers, copywriters, social media managers, etc. to assess needs and schedule.

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Experience working for premium consumer brands sold through national retailers.
• Experience in visual merchandising, collateral and sales materials design and production.
• Strong knowledge of both print and digital processes.
• Demonstrates proficiency with use of software design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, XD and Illustrator.
• Strong compositional skills and knowledge of industry-related trends.
• Capacity to work and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to function under own initiative, and under instruction.
• Must work amicably within a team, remain organized, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and occasionally stressful environment, while continually meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Navigate smoothly between digital graphic design and traditional print media assignments.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Pay close attention to detail in order to find any errors in production proofs.
• Demonstrate proficiency at being able to work on multiple projects at once.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Join an inspired group of individuals always looking to challenge the status quo and deliver world-class creative.
• We want our creative to be fun and we also want to have fun creating it!
• Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality
• So. Much. Food.
• Have an outdoor lover's paradise in your backyard
• Work within 45 minutes of 7 world-class ski resorts
• Access to Ski Utah Gold Passes for free skiing, riding, & mountain biking
• Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
• 401K to help you plan for the future
• Individual development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally
• Great discounts on all things MEATER
• Did we mention all the food?