Denken Solutions Inc - Graphic Designer (Print & Packaging)

Graphic Designer is needed in St. Louis, United States.

Client: Denken Solutions Inc

Location: St. Louis, MO

Contract: Contract

Job Description

Checkmark is the in-house creative resource of Nestle Purina. Creatives here are talented, naturally curious, and self-motivated individuals who enjoy the excitement of agency life with all the benefits of a big company. We share a passion for pets. As a Graphic Design Technician, you will produce digital files for printing accurately and on time. You will be able to prioritize work appropriately, accurately account for time, and alert the correct parties immediately if a deadline is in jeopardy. As a critical and central member of the team, you are able to work successfully with the creative team, your project manager, and the lead senior production designer.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Minimum):

Education: High School and some college courses preferred.

Experience (Years/Type): At least 5 years in Mac Digital Production. Thorough knowledge of the following programs: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Experience with Sketch and Keynote a plus. Experience with packaging die-vinyls strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Mac OS.
• Skilled with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Proper digital file management/archiving.
• Knowledgeable in color/pre-press requirements for flexo and offset printing.
• Comfortable with troubleshooting, including recognizing and solving common system problems, data recovery techniques, and network management.

Additional Attributes: A congenial personality for working closely with others is a definite plus. A high energy and enthusiastic approach is a must.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Graphic/Quality Standards: Proper use of trademarks and logos; legal and regulatory requirements met; all files meet AFFCO/NASC standards for quality; proper typography standards; accurate sizes and specifications; projects routed to Proofreader before presentation.

2. Project Self-Management: Work as a team with Creative and Production Services to seek out information for project completion; prioritize work and alert project manager of any potential delays.

3. Design Skills: Responsible for design variations based on key artwork.

Pay

$52.00 - $54.00 per hour

Work Location

Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO 63164

Application Questions

• Do you have experience with packaging die-vinyls?
• Do you have knowledge in color/pre-press requirements for flexo and offset printing?