Graphic Designer

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Job Description:

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the production of weekly print and digital circulars and support materials for digital purposes. The designer contributes and aids senior designers with assigned projects aimed at capturing our customers’ attention. The designer works from a creative brief through final execution of design on all POS materials for stores, outdoor, web design, and other miscellaneous needs. The designer is required to create digital content for displays and other related areas in store. The designer is expected to provide original and eye-catching designs and creative concepts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Conceptualizing visuals based on requirements.
• Creating images and layouts by hand or using design software.
• Testing graphics across various media.
• Working independently to analyze creative briefs and determine the most effective way to convey the desired message through print media.
• Develop weekly newspaper ads and insert pages in a timely manner by creating layouts developed from information and data provided on sales programs. Weekly/Monthly ads should follow planned, strategic themes. Themes are to be taken into consideration when developing copy, headlines, art and type style to best represent the sales plan to our customers.
• Complete store visits to see a day in the life and to determine the effectiveness of in-store signage.
• Complete the production of newspaper ads and insert pages from developed layouts.
• Ensure accuracy in all ads and insert pages by meticulous proof reading. Assist with weekly sign and tag production.
• Work closely with Store Support teams to gather information and clarify details to accurately produce desired results. Work with third party vendors to ensure print specs are accurate and deadlines are met.
• Research all outside stock houses for sourcing photography.
• Handle miscellaneous projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not directly supervise associates.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Marketing, Media, Communications, Business Administration or Graphic or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

This position requires a valid driver's license for business travel.  Travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state, MD, NY, NJ, VA and WV).

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.