Production Graphic Designer

UFP Industries; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other benefits

Job summary

Advantage Label & Packaging in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Graphic Designer to create customer art, prepare files for production, and guide artwork through the approval process.

You will report to the Quality Manager and collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate, print-ready designs and adherence to prepress requirements.

Strong organization and communication with customers and suppliers are essential, as is meeting deadlines and maintaining design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design.
• 3+ years' experience with computer graphic programs.
• In-office training on Advantage Label purchasing software and art programs.

Responsibilities

• Create customer requested art for orders.
• Maintain and manage multiple customer art files.
• Communicate with customers and team members during creation, revision, and approval process.
• Ensure quality and accuracy in the artwork created and approved.
• Understand and implement prepress requirements.
• Communicate with vendors in the purchasing of plates.
• Handle receiving and inspection of plates from vendors.
• Communicate any need for supplies or items that would make graphic design more efficient or improve quality to the Quality Manager.
• Work with staff as a team, and with respect.
• Effectively and efficiently manage time.

Skills

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Advantage Label purchasing software

Email programs

Art programs

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Graphic Designer is responsible for creating all art, preparing files for production and working with customers for art approval.

Report directly to the Quality Manager.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Create customer requested art for orders.
• Maintain and manage multiple customer art files.
• Communicate with customers and team members during creation, revision, and approval process.
• Ensure quality and accuracy in the artwork created and approved.
• Understand and implement prepress requirements.
• Communicate with vendors in the purchasing of plates.
• Handle receiving and inspection of plates from vendors.
• Communicate any need for supplies or items that would make graphic design more efficient or improve quality to the Quality Manager.
• Work with staff as a team, and with respect.
• Effectively and efficiently manage time.

Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of four weeks in-office training covering Advantage Label purchasing software and various email and art programs.
• Training on each of the following procedures: Pr-4.0-02, Pr-7.2-01, Pr-7.4-01, Pr-7.4-02, Pr-8.2-01, Pr-8.5-01.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and/or
• 3+ years' experience with computer graphic programs and Graphic Design creation in practical application.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Advantage Label & Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.