Market Graphic Designer at Pullman Market – San Antonio, Texas

Position Summary:

The Market Graphic Designers are responsible for creating aesthetically pleasing images for our websites, social media and other promotional media for all of the market space. The images they create are often the first thing clients see, which impacts their impression of our company. They will work cross departmentally to make sure our branding is consistent, clear and impactful. Their direct report is the Marketing Manager.

Operational Responsibilities:

• With direction from the Marketing Manager helps plan and illustrate concepts by designing rough layouts of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetics for market graphic design needs.
• Coordinates with the Marketing Manager in the design concept phase through completion of a project.
• Obtains approval of concepts by preparing rough layouts for review.
• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Obtains final copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment and by making purchases from vendors when required.
• Ensures operation of design equipment and software by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc. to complete projects to the end.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies.

Accountabilities:

• Complete job responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to promote a harmonious work environment, boosting morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
• At all times provides a favorable image of our brand.
• Prioritize keeping the team motivated and engaged daily, diligently working to keep morale high and foster a healthy, positive work culture

Personal Requirements:

• Self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability and pleasant, approachable nature
• Ability to lead by example with a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to motivate employees to work as a team and maintain engagement
• Must be a problem solver and multi-tasker, able to handle the pressures of coordinating restaurant operations and staff while finding appropriate solutions to restaurant problems.
• Must possess good communication skills
• Posses a can-do, team-oriented, flexible attitude

Graphic Designer Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong graphic design skills
• Layout skills
• Analytical skills
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Deadline-oriented
• Desktop publishing tools and graphic
• design software
• Acute vision
• Time-management skills
• Communication skills
• Handles rejection

Working Conditions:

• A typical work week for this position is 50-50 hours. Hours may vary in season.
• The majority of the day is spent on a computer.

Benefits:

• 3 Weeks PTO annually (15 days)
• 3 Sick Days annually
• $3000 Educational Stipend annually
• Employer Contribution to Health Insurance, $200/month
• 50% discount at all ERHG Restaurants
• 8 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Up to 5 days Bereavement Leave
• 5 Year Retention Bonus of $3,000 and 10 Year Retention Bonus of $10,000