Hotline: 678-408-1354

Graphic Designer

This job contributes to REI’s success by designing and preparing layouts for REI Co-op and Co-op Cycles brand packaging and collateral ensuring execution and delivery. The Graphic Designer takes direction from the Art Director and follows REI brand guidelines and ensures that design elements are consistently applied and meet concept direction and guidance. Accountable for the development and execution of creative design in support of packaging and other communication material for multi-channel execution of creative concepts. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

Manages deadlines and project details through regular and ongoing communication with Art Director and Sr. Art Director Collaborates with project management to keep project on track and on schedule and assists with timeline development Prepares and presents layout to the Art Director for approval. Ensures quality and accuracy by proofing own work, producing proof copies for review by others, and revising materials according to feedback on proofs. Helps maintain consistency in packaging and collateral by adhering to style and format guidelines. Communicates with appropriate department personnel to confirm and complete tasks Meets deadlines for assigned projects.

Bring your passion and expertise

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred. 4+ years experience in print design and packaging. Advanced skills in current Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience with Flash, XML, HTML, CSS preferred. Experience converting print files to interactive media preferred. Experience working in a Mac based network environment. Demonstrated knowledge in creating communications through all avenues of print execution, from multi-page formats to packaging. Proven ability to troubleshoot each project to identify and find innovative solutions to remedy potential production issues. Ability to follow brand guidelines and employ technical skills and knowledge to check for accuracy and consistency in layout and text formatting. Ability to organize, multitask and prepare accurate files. Actively participates and collaborates with others on one’s own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals. Flexible in one’s viewpoints and positions in order to support the direction taken by others at REI. Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities. Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions. Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers. Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well in order to produce quality work. Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals. Clearly conveys and accurately receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations. Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization. Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals. Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change.

Why you’ll love it here

We are a team of creative, passionate people who love the outdoors. We bring our love of the outdoors into our daily work to create amazing products and brand experiences exclusively for REI’s customers.

We’re passionate about delivering compelling, meaningful products in the market. Whether it’s heading out for a weekend of backpacking, a long bike ride or just a walk in the rain. We are guided by our values of authenticity, quality, services, respect, integrity and balance. By joining the REI Private Brands team, you have the opportunity to make a difference, be challenged to create excellence and enrich our creative community.

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Eltas EnterPrises Inc.
3978 Windgrove Crossing
Suite 200A
Suwanee, Georgia
30024, USA
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