GRAPHIC DESIGNER – TIER I

Knorr Marketing; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Knorr Marketing in Traverse City seeks a entry-level designer to support high-volume print and digital projects. You will handle edits, maintain brand identities, and ensure files meet stringent print specs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires expert InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills, plus a solid grasp of typography, color, and layout. Familiarity with digital ad formats and production workflows is a plus.

Qualifications

• Expertise in InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator; After Effects is helpful.
• Expert in core design principles (typography, color, grids).
• Flexible to adapt as processes evolve.
• Comfortable with digital file management and server navigation.
• Knowledge of production techniques for print and digital.
• Basic understanding of digital advertising (Facebook, Google, Instagram, Eblasts).

Responsibilities

• Work with Design & Production teams to edit print and digital projects.
• Adhere to set print specifications for various print products.
• Prepare thorough and accurate files for print and digital delivery.
• Manage a high-volume workload.

Skills

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Typography

Color theory

Layout design

Digital file management

Production techniques

Digital advertising basics

Tools

After Effects

Job description

40 Years of Building Brands, Building Trust, and Building Business!
Knorr Marketing is a fully integrated vertical marketing agency and the North American leader in marketing for home furnishing retailers. For 40 years, we have helped retailers build stronger brands, connect with customers, and grow their businesses through marketing, technology, and industry expertise.
We are seeking an individual to join a team of designers, who would be responsible for a high volume of files for our clients' marketing needs. This entry-level role requires an understanding of final file production/troubleshooting for print and digital. Our candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment with fast deadlines while still possessing the ability to balance an overabundance of information with clean design. The designer will be responsible for changes, preflighting for print, and keeping clients' advertising to our high standard, maintaining each of their distinct brand identities. Also required is an expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software - specifically InDesign. We are looking for someone who thrives in an open and fast-paced environment, is willing to go the extra mile when needed, and can roll with shifting priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with Design & Production teams to make edits for both print and digital projects
• Adhere to set print specifications for varying types of print products
• Prepare thorough and accurate files for print/digital
• Manage a high-volume workload

Qualifications

• Expertise in InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator. After Effects is helpful
• Expert in core design principles (typography, color, grids, etc.)
• Flexibility to figure things out while processes are being defined and redefined
• Comfortable with digital file management and server navigation
• Familiarity with various production techniques for both print and digital
• Basic understanding of digital advertising (Facebook, Google, Instagram, Eblasts, etc.)