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Graphic and Merchandising Designer (Yakima Products)

Posted by Jonathan Maus (Editor) on April 26th, 2008 at 8:53 pm

Job Title
Graphic and Merchandising Designer

Company/Organization
Yakima Products

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Graphic and Merchandising Designer, Trade Reports to: Marketing Communications Manager Location: Beaverton, OR

General Description:
This position is responsible for the design of critical go-to-market collateral and merchandising materials that support, improve and grow Yakima’s in-store presence. The Graphic and Merchandising Designer for Trade will deliver exceptional creative and merchandising materials that eases the selling and purchasing process, delivering continuous improvement against key performance metrics.

Scope & Responsibilities:
1.Responsible for the design and final production of all packaging, fit guides, dealer workbooks, tradeshow visuals and in-store merchandising displays for Yakima’s technical product line
2.Design and/or support the development and production of technical instruction manuals
3.Manage cross-functional creative development timelines in support of critical go-to-market initiatives

Specific Duties:
1.Executes the design and strategic delivery of marketing materials targeted for Yakima customers (the dealer)
2.Designs and executes all creative and copy writing materials for product packaging and instructions
3.Executes the design and development of comprehensive merchandising solutions that support Yakima distribution channels
4.Collaborates with category business management, sales, fit team and outside vendors to produce biannual vehicle fit list and pre-season sales programs
5.Produces art elements and copy writing for various printed collateral, including dealer support pieces, product tags, forms, brochures, etc
6.Implements the creative developm ent for annual trade and consumer shows
7.Maintains and distributes, when necessary, an archive of digital artwork, illustrations, photos and graphics
8.Maintains communication with outside services including printers, service bureaus, language translators, merchandising vendors and independent contractors as needed
9.Provide support for other members of the Marketing Department by completing various tasks relating to both consumer and trade communication efforts
10.Maintain records and digital files for graphic projects and original artwork
11.Carry out other duties, responsibilities, and projects as may be assigned in an effective manner

Qualifications:
1.Degree in graphic arts, similar vocational training, or 3+ years related professional design experience required
2.Two years minimum experience in packaging design and implementation; layout and print process of various packaging methods. Includes printing on corrugated cardboard, chipboard, poly bag, label material
3.Two years minimum experience with structural and non-structural retail merchandising concepts, techniques, display methods and associated standard hardware
4.Excellent technical writing and technical illustration design skills required
5.Expert status with Mac OSX system function and software, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc), UPC software and Microsoft Office required
6.Ability to complete and manage projects with minimal oversight and against aggressive timelines
7.Ability to work cooperatively, and communicate well with inter-departmental personnel - works closely with staff from Marketing, Engineering, Product Development, Document Control and Purchasing Departments
8.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, project management and graphic design skills required

Physical Requirements:
1.Duties require normal physic al workstation activities including sitting for lengthy periods at a workstation/desk
2.Occasional lifting or moving materials and product that may weigh up to 50 pounds
3.Must have corrected vision to 20/30 and be able to distinguish colors and tints.
4.Limited travel as required – less than 5% of time – via vehicle or commercial carrier

Compensation DOE.
Comprehensive benefit package provided.

How to Apply
To apply for this position please send your resume and salary requirements to Applicant3[at]yakima[dot]com