Technical Setup Specialist - Little Rock, AR

VetJobs; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits starting on

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a detail-oriented Setup Specialist in Little Rock, AR. You will translate client concepts into production-ready shelf-edge media and price tags using proprietary tools, ensuring accuracy of data mappings and templates.

This hybrid, on-site role requires 1–3 years of related experience and an Associate degree. You will transform flat text into PDFs for print sites, manage multiple projects to tight deadlines, and support after-hours on-call work as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Business, or related field with 1–3 years of hands-on experience.
• Strong graphic design sense, data analysis skills, and experience with data/mail merge processes.
• Excellent time management, high visual attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Clear technical writing and client-facing communication; possible after-hours on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Design & Layout Setup: Convert client mock-ups into templates for shelf-edge media, price tags, and signage using proprietary tools.
• Data Mapping & Rules: Analyze data files, create structured mappings, and set up data merges and business rules.
• File Processing: Transform flat text data into production-ready PDFs for print sites.
• Project Support: Manage timelines across multiple client projects while maintaining visual accuracy.

Skills

Graphic design

Data analysis

Mail merge

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion.

Benefits

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Position Overview

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a mix of graphic design skills and technical logic? As a Setup Specialist, you will translate client concepts and mock-ups into production-ready shelf-edge media, retail price tags, and digital display templates. You will leverage proprietary internal tools to map data, establish business rules, and convert flat text files into high-quality PDFs for print sites—all without writing complex code.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Layout Setup: Convert client mock-ups into functional templates for shelf-edge media, price tags, and signage using proprietary tools.
• Data Mapping & Rules: Analyze customer data files, create structured data mappings, and set up business rules and data merges (similar to mail merge).
• File Processing: Transform flat text data files into production-ready PDF files for output to print sites.
• Project Support: Manage tight timelines across multiple client projects, resolve configuration issues, and maintain visual accuracy (fonts, colors, specs) while adhering to internal controls.

Minimum Education Required

Associates

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Education & Experience: Associate degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Business, or a related field with 1-3 years of hands-on experience.
• Core Technical Skills: Strong graphic design sense, data analysis skills, and experience with data/mail merge processes.
• Competencies: Exceptional time management, high visual attention to detail, and ability to meet firm, time-sensitive deadlines.
• Agility & Communication: Clear technical writing, tactful client handling, and willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri) + On-call afterhours

Note: This role is a hybrid position 2 days in office if within 40 miles; fully remote if outside 40 miles

City*: Little Rock

State*: Arkansas

Job Category: Marketing

Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor: Avery Dennison