Graphic Designer/Print Associate

The UPS Store #3814; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The UPS Store #3814 is seeking a Graphic Designer to translate customer graphics orders into polished designs and support high-volume copying. The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and strong conceptual and technical design skills.

The ideal candidate holds a visual communication/graphic design degree with at least two years of experience in design or the print industry, and is proficient in Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop on Mac and PC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in visual communication, graphic design, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in graphic design or print industry.
• Proficient in copy editing/proofreading and desktop publishing.
• Strong mastery of Adobe-based platforms for Mac and PC.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles images and layout for publication.
• Develops concepts and graphic solutions for customers.
• Completes pre-press work and specifications for projects.
• Pre-press setup in Adobe-based platforms on Mac and PC.
• Communicates effectively with customers.
• Maintains accurate customer files based on production workflow.
• Produces designs, proofs, and updates for customer projects.
• Contributes as a team player in the production process.
• Follows up on production activity via telephone, email, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Copy editing

Desktop publishing

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in visual communication/graphic design

Tools

Acrobat

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

The Graphic Designer is responsible for following through on all 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.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in visual communication, graphic design, or a related field; at least two years of experience in graphic design or in the print industry, and is skilled incopy editing/proofreading and desktop publishing. He or she must have full mastery of various software design programs including Adobe-based platforms (Acrobat, In Design, Illustrator, and Photo shop) for both Mac and 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 In Design, Page maker, Illustrator, Photo shop) 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

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in visual communication, graphic design, or a related field preferred
• Strong computer and internet skills (multiple platforms)
• Expertise with Adobe based platforms (Acrobat, In Design, Illustrator, and Photo shop)
• 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 copy editing/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