Graphic Designer
Role Overview
McKee Foods is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our Corporate Marketing team. The Graphic Designer will work as part of an in-house team that collaborates with Marketing, Brand, and Product Managers to help develop, execute and maintain excellent design standards of in-house brands and assure accurate and beneficial content across all channels.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design on-brand static graphics, animations, infographics, and short-form video assets for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
Assist in the development and implementation of consumer packaging, store display materials, marketing materials, and other various digital and print applications
Maintain brand equity based on corporate initiatives and operational plans
Work with Package Administrators to assure government compliance on ingredient lists, net weight, and nutrition facts using FDA design standards
Review and approve artwork to ensure accuracy before print
Research, conceptualize and create on-trend packaging designs for our consumer products based on market research, management input, and corporate initiatives
Design marketing collateral or brand identity as needed for the company
Coordinate effectively with other company professionals to obtain information for packaging
Communicate with external vendors to develop artwork and keep packaging current
Provide packaging mockups as needed
Establish color standards and obtains color approvals
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Pay
Salaried grade 2, 4, 6, or 8 $52,600 - $92,500 / year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.
Schedule
- 1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), hours may flex due to individual and company need
- Hybrid with minimum three days on-site per week (Tuesday – Thursday)
Location
- 10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our Corporate Marketing team. The Graphic Designer will work as part of an in-house team that collaborates with Marketing, Brand, and Product Managers to help develop, execute and maintain excellent design standards of in-house brands and assure accurate and beneficial content across all channels.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design on-brand static graphics, animations, infographics, and short-form video assets for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
Assist in the development and implementation of consumer packaging, store display materials, marketing materials, and other various digital and print applications
Maintain brand equity based on corporate initiatives and operational plans
Work with Package Administrators to assure government compliance on ingredient lists, net weight, and nutrition facts using FDA design standards
Review and approve artwork to ensure accuracy before print
Research, conceptualize and create on-trend packaging designs for our consumer products based on market research, management input, and corporate initiatives
Design marketing collateral or brand identity as needed for the company
Coordinate effectively with other company professionals to obtain information for packaging
Communicate with external vendors to develop artwork and keep packaging current
Provide packaging mockups as needed
Establish color standards and obtains color approvals
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field or equivalent experience (two years’ experience = one year education)
- Competency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
- Excellent portfolio of design work demonstrating a high level of design proficiency
- Google Workspace competency
- Demonstrates increasing capacity to take on multiple projects
- Appropriately represent the company to outside vendors
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands
- Goal-oriented and results-driven
- Dependable with a high level of initiative and self-motivation
- Willingness to accept occasional travel assignments
- Remain abreast of technological advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of related graphic design experience
- Competency in Adobe Premiere, Capcut, or equivalent videography software
- Knowledge of flexographic and offset printing techniques and prepress process
- Prior participation experience on cross-functional teams
- Package design development across a CPG brand
- Product photography experience
- Point of purchase display production experience
- Knowledge of FTC and FDA laws
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Profit-sharing cash bonus program
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
- Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
- Supplemental plans, including life insurance
- Fully-paid parental leave
- Health Center and Pharmacy
- Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Credit Union
- Exercise and recreation facility
- Wellness programs with incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)
- Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Veteran
About McKee Foods
Family-owned American bakery manufacturing snack cakes, granola bars, cookies, and other baked snacks for retail and foodservice.
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