Company Overview:

Pete and Gerry’s is a growing, family-oriented company committed to producing the highest quality, humane, and sustainable eggs. We seek talented, fun-loving individuals who share our passion for supporting family farms and providing organic, free-range eggs. As an employer, we promote a healthy work-life balance and offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our employees are as happy as our hens.

Our farming model supports small family farms, from organic grain suppliers to egg producers, helping keep them in business while offering safe, wholesome eggs at a fair price.

This position offers a competitive salary range starting at $50,000 annually, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage that are effective on the first day of the month following start of employment, PTO, a 401(k) plan with 4% company match, and opportunities for professional development. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture where every team member is valued and empowered. We encourage creativity, open communication, and continuous learning, supporting both personal and professional growth.

Job Overview:

The Junior Graphic Designer (JGD) translates concepts and ideas to visual representations, for both print and digital media, with solid knowledge of current design software and is skilled in every step of the design process, from ideation to concept to reviews to final deliverable and application. Overseen by the Senior Graphic Designer, the JGD will own production design wherein creativity and meticulous attention to detail will be crucial. The ideal candidate will also have experience with video and animation and be willing to expand their skills. This person supports the overall design look and feel and illustration/graphic visuals for Pete & Gerry’s portfolio of brands, converting written and spoken ideas to design and helps coordinate print and digital creative solutions from concept to final delivery. The JGD works collaboratively with multiple teams across the organization to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout all mediums and brings design solutions that adhere to brand guidelines and enhance Marketing strategies and company goals. Using a strong eye for aesthetics and visual details, this person has an understanding of Branding and Marketing, as well as consumer behavior, and is able to incorporate the right style and layout for each project.

Job Responsibilities:

Work on wide range of projects, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
Obtain input from managers and colleagues to ensure that designs meet expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent brand appropriately
Work independently, as well as cooperatively with Marketing team, to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation
Partner, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams on a wide range of materials that include social and digital creative, POS signage, packaging, internal communications, and other marketing materials. Clearly communicate design challenges and reasoning behind design choices for solutions-oriented collaboration
Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within established brand identity and standards
Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
Prepare final mechanical files for print and digital mediums, ensuring correct file formats and sizing for optimized screen value and/or print production
Coordinate and foster relationships with external agency and vendor partners; prepare specifications, obtain estimates, and review for final approvals
Examine existing processes, identify opportunities and gaps, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
Respond promptly and effectively to design requests from internal “clients”, triage projects accordingly, keep clients apprised of project progress, and clearly communicate design approach

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in production design, with demonstrated ability for diligent translation of creative across multiple specifications, formats, and file types.
Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills. Photography and animation experience highly preferred (stop frame GIF animations + technical fluid animations using After Effects)
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc)
Demonstrate strong typography, color and layout skills. Understand hierarchy of type, leading, kerning, text alignment, typeface selection
Intimate knowledge of different file formats for web and print and how to export for the appropriate medium.
Highly organized with bias for timely and proactive communication and strong presentation skills
Highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, adaptable to changing priorities, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging project management software
Maintain technical knowledge of design programs and emerging technologies to continuously improve design processes
Current on industry trends, with desire to continue building skill set through seeking out professional development opportunities
A genuine passion for making positive strides forward for animal welfare, family farmers, and the environment, aligning with our B Corp mission

BENEFITS:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
Free eggs!
Opportunities for advancement
Annual Performance Incentives
Culture of Eggcellence

Pete and Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to continually creating inclusive environments for all of our employees.

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