Graphic Designer

McKee Foods Corporation and Affiliates; Collegedale (TN); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

25 days Paid Time Off

Medical insurance including health, dv

Dental, vision, and prescription plans

Fully-paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation, based in Collegedale, TN, is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our Corporate Marketing team. The in-house designer will help develop and maintain design standards across brands, collaborating with Marketing, Brand, and Product Managers to ensure accurate, impactful content.

The role requires an associate degree in Graphic Design or related field, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Google Workspace. Hybrid work with on-site days is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Graphic Design or related field or equivalent experience.
• 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 ability to take on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Design on-brand static graphics, animations, infographics, and short-form video assets for social platforms.
• Assist in development of consumer packaging, store displays, marketing materials, and digital/print applications.
• Maintain brand equity based on corporate initiatives and plans.
• Work with Package Administrators to ensure FDA design standards on ingredient lists and nutrition facts.
• Review and approve artwork before print.
• Research and create on-trend packaging designs from market insights and management input.
• Design marketing collateral or brand identity as needed.
• Coordinate with other teams to obtain information for packaging.
• Communicate with external vendors to develop artwork and keep packaging current.
• Provide packaging mockups and establish color standards and approvals.

Skills

Portfolio development

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Workspace

Multi-project management

Education

Associate degree in Graphic Design or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere

Capcut

Job description

Join Americas favorite family bakery since 1934home of Little Debbie, Drakes Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. Youll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, youll discover a better way to live and work. 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, and maintain excellent design standards of in-house brands and assure accurate and beneficial content across all channels.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Associates 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 i surance
• 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)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer