Graphic Designer - Starting Wage $19.95/hour at East End Food Cooperative Inc. – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Purpose

To provide excellent conceptualization, design, and visual presentation and production of print and digital marketing and branding materials that create and enhance the Co-op’s image in the community, within the customer base, and within membership.

Responsibilities

I. General

• Follow the Core Values as defined by EEFC’s Core Value statement.
• Provide exemplary customer service to both customers and staff.
• Accurately communicate what the Co-op is and the process for becoming a member.
• Familiarity with store layout, products, and services.
• Familiarity and understanding of emergency procedures.
• Stay up to date with current storewide and departmental communications, policies, notices, and logs.
• Abide by Co-op policies as delineated in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness and ability to learn to meet the changing needs and requirements of the job.

II. Departmental

• Provide well formatted, regularly updated graphic images for the ongoing development of the Co-op's website, social media, print publications, and more.
• Work with MMS Manager as needed to improve proofs, ensure quality of print jobs, troubleshoot technical issues, and maximize visual presentation of all Co-op materials.
• Maintain East End Food Co-op brand standards.
• Develop user friendly signage templates and instructions for staff that maintain the look and feel of the ongoing store-wide branding initiative.
• Observe and meet all deadlines and provide status updates regularly.
• Assist with website, e-newletter, and other electronic communications.
• Work with MMS Manager to maintain marketing equipment (large format printer, etc).
• Perform other projects as assigned by the MMS Manager or supervisor.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Graphic design or similar degree, and/or the ability to demonstrate comparable experience in the filed of graphic design.
• At least one year of experience as a graphic designer, preferably in a similar or relevant environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Organized with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills. Logical problem solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and keep track of multiple projects at once.
• Able to produce quality work within the established deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Understanding of website content management systems (Wordpress preferred).
• The ability to be flexible and incorporate feedback accordingly.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• General mobility requirements include the ability to: do repetitive motions, twist, turn, squat, and bend, sit at a computer for long periods of time, visually read fine print, visually read a computer screen for long periods of time.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 3 years’ experience with graphic design.
• Experience with magazine design and layout.
• Illustration skills are a plus.
• Basic writing and editing skills.
• Traditional drawing skills.
• Photography skills.
• Understanding of social media and digital marketing.
• Experienced in web design and maintenance.
• Familiarity with natural foods, cooperatives, and topics such as environmental and nutritional concerns.