Summary/Objective:

The graphic artist designs and prepares artwork for production according to specs requested.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-Demonstrates command of Adobe programs.

-Demonstrates understanding and use of design principles, proportions, scaling and colors.

-Creates and designs art based on client information/products.

-Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based on available space and design concepts.

-Creates and maintains promotional images for customers and inside sales team.

-Completes all tasks within expected deadlines.

-Able to proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work.

-Keep abreast of latest software and computer technologies to remain competitive.

-Ability to generate accurate proof art & positives for screen printing and/or generate accurate proof art & digital files for digital printing.

-Knowledge of Lowen graphic manufacturing functions and how they relate to art set up.

-Basic working knowledge of a Job Traveler (JT)

-Basic working knowledge of procedures/processes for prepress art production storage, file naming and job notes.

-Basic working knowledge of the Lowen computer systems for artwork storage and retrieval.

-Performs other related duties and assignments as needed.

Competencies

-Customer/client focus

-Flexibility

-Teamwork capacity

-Communication proficiency

-Technical capacity

-Thoroughness

-Time management and ability to cope with several projects at a time.

-Eye for accuracy and attention to detail when finalizing designs.

-Able to accept feedback and willing to make changes to designs.

-Graphic design, layout, and creative skills.

-Ability to work with little supervision and make proven decisions where needed.

-Proven design ability with new ideas/concepts.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, digital camera and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to sit, talk and hear. Must be able to sit and work on a computer for at least 8 hours per day, using a keyboard and mouse.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work.

This is a full time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours will be required to satisfy customer deadlines.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position

Required Education and Experience

-High school diploma or equivalent

-Associate degree in a related field of study.

-Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop & InDesign.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position

AAP/EEO Statement

Lowen Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It remains our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons consistent with employment qualifications and applicable laws regarding discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or other protected status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hutchinson, KS 67501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person