Graphic Designer in Retail Setting Details

Graphic Designer in Retail Setting

The UPS Store #1030 - Victor, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Description

The Graphic Designer / Customer CareTaker is responsible for following through on customer graphics orders and will help with volume copying. In addition to effective conceptualization abilities, strong design skills, and technical expertise, the Graphic Designer must be highly collaborative by nature and must have demonstrated strengths in graphics design, project management, and communication.

In addition, you will be servicing customers in a retail setting offering our many business services including shipping, packaging, mailbox rentals, shredding passport photos, and faxing. This is a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is studying in the graphics field or has a Bachelor’s degree in visual communication, graphic design, or a related field; is skilled in copyediting/proofreading and desktop publishing. He or she must have full mastery of various software design programs including Adobe-based platforms (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) for PC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and assembles images and illustrative material and copy and manages layout for publication
• Develops creative concepts and builds graphic solutions for customers
• Prepares/completes the creative concepts, graphic design, pre-press work, and technical specifications necessary to complete projects
• Completes pre-press set up in Adobe based platforms (Acrobat InDesign, Pagemaker, Illustrator, Photoshop) for both Mac and PC
• Communicates effectively with customers
• Develops and maintains accurate customer files based on production work flow
• Produces/designs, proofs, and updates materials for customer projects
• Develops as a team player and is critical to the production process
• Consistently follows up on production activity using various communication methods (telephone, email, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Studying or has Bachelor’s degree in visual communication, graphic design, or a related field preferred
• Some experience in graphic design or the print industry
• Strong computer and internet skills (multiple platforms)
• Expertise with Adobe based platforms (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Able to manage and optimize workload, prioritize multiple projects, and streamline the production flow
• Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail in design work
• Skilled in copyediting/proofreading and desktop publishing
• Must be an energetic self-starter who is driven to succeed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Has a great attitude for servicing customers

Compensation

$14.50 per hour for 90 days. After 90 days, receive a review and receive $1 for every hour worked from hire to review date. Rate increase to $15.50 after review.

The UPS Store 1030 in Victor is an independently owned franchise. The owner, Jeff Gensiejewski, purchased the franchise store in 2003. In 2011, he purchased The UPS Store 5641. Since purchasing these locations, the stores have consistently ranked at the top of The UPS Stores in the Rochester and Buffalo areas.

THE UPS STORE, INC. together comprise approximately 4,800 independently owned locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, providing convenient and value-added business services to the small-office/home-office market, corporate "road warriors," and consumers. Our centers offer a variety of shipping, freight, postal, digital online printing, document, and business services through convenient locations and world-class service. The strength of THE UPS STORE, INC. comes, in part, from the talented and dedicated associates that lead and operate each retail location. We endeavor to be the best in every aspect of business by promoting a culture of trust, teamwork, accountability, high expectations, and open communication.

Company Discounts

Flexible Schedule

Holidays

Performance Bonus

Sick Time

Vacation