Graphic Design II - Menu Design

Job Details:

TerraSlate Waterproof Paper & Menus in Denver has an immediate opening for a full-time graphic artist to join our team. This designer will primarily be tasked with designing and laying out new menus for our restaurant and hospitality clients.

Applicant should be well versed in working with Adobe Create suite software and have some knowledge of layout, design, and ---------- eting client deadlines and delivering quality work are the keys to success in this role.

Must have a good phone voice and email communication skills as you will be working directly with our top clients from around the United States. Must also have the ability to manage multiple clients at one time and be willing to follow up with them regularly - even when it's "their turn" to respond.

Job Responsibilities:

The role will be primarily focused on restaurant menu design with other graphics work sprinkled in (invites, thank you letters, cards, car wraps, signage, website images, online ads, etc). Other tasks include making 2-up or multi-up, print-ready files, file adjustment and alignment, color matching, formatting, font matching, and logo design.

Job Requirements: Education/Certification:

Full cycle design/production experience from the idea stage through the delivery of final design/product
Ability to design and layout files for print with crop marks and bleed
Ability to answer phones and talk directly with clients about design work
Ability to sell design projects to potential customers sover the phone and via email
Give helpful consultation to clients on design ideas and ways to improve their "look"
Create, send, and follow up on invoices
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Proficiency with the use and operation of Mac computers
Professionalism, creativity, and flexibility in dealing with multiple deadlines and rush requests daily.
Answering the phone, answer the customer's questions, and/or transfer the call to the correct person.
Attention to detail and high-level organizational skills.
Willingness to participate in peer design reviews and be open to receiving constructive feedback.
Ability to work be efficient with your time and work under pressure to meet client deadlines
Self-starter that can find something productive to do at any ---------- nt of the day
Develop and maintain a wide variety of traditional branded marketing collateral, including brochures, flyers, presentations, signage, advertising, and trade show materials
High School Diploma, or equivalent
Associates or Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field is preferred
Valid Colorado Driver's License and reliable transportation to work is required
Bbackground check and a drug test are mandatory
Ability to work with teams and clients of all ages and backgrounds
Required competencies for the successful candidate include:

Business Acumen: Mastery skills in understanding the business, being agile and applying expertise in communication and working with diverse groups of people and skillsets.

Personal Credibility & Integrity: Demonstrate excellence in professionalism, professional communication, presence, a high degree of integrity, and willingness/strength to do the right thing in difficult situations.

Negotiating: Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; gains trust quickly; has a good sense of ---------- posure: Cool under pressure, doesn't become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Required:

Corporate branding experience
Design and layout for print
Menu design and print production experience
Experience invoicing and billing clients for work performed
Experience:

(2+) Years of prior experience in an intensive graphic design role

Please include a link to some examples of your professional ---------- nu examples are a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $5/hr with room to increase and grow with the company

8 hour shift
Experience:

Graphic design: 2 years (Required)
Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (Required)