Graphic Designer

Matthews International Corporation

Whittier, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

20/hr+

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Graphic Designer is responsible for effectively translating customer requests into designs, artwork and proofs, while considering production, brand and quality standards along with client objectives. This position interprets customer orders, cleans up customer artwork, changes formatting, and modifies art to match orders. The Graphic Designer works with customer service representatives and directly with customers concerning questions on orders, templates and final review for production. This is a fully onsite position located at our Whittier, CA office.

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret customer orders for all production processes.
Review customer artwork for compatibility with all production processes.
Utilize graphic software to design and produce finished artwork or product.
Interface directly with the customer to edit and revise artwork as needed to produce a quality product.
Verify customer order size and written instructions match customer artwork.
Retrieve and import designs for art layouts requested by customers.
Consult with managers and team for departmental review and critique of final product when necessary.
Determine size, arrangement, color, border and graphic needs and whether art should be in positive or negative format.
Proofread/inspect the accuracy of completed work.
Produce and send proof for customer approval. Suggest improvements as needed.
Ensure consistency of design with production, brand and quality standards.
Work as a liaison between Graphics, Customer Service and the customer to ensure timely turnaround of artwork for customer approval.
Prepare notes and instructions for assemblers who prepare final product.
Track and report on all graphic work being completed.
Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, Art or related field.
4+ years of previous graphic design experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Mac experience preferred.
Experience with other design software.
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Nice to Have

Mac experience.
Experience with other design software.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, Art or related field.
4+ years of previous graphic design experience.

Benefits & Perks

Starting pay rate - $20 per hour.

Working at Matthews International Corporation

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Matthews International is an equal opportunity workplace that values qualifications, merit, and business need. The company endeavors to make employment accessible to all users and applicants, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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