Graphic Design - Part Time Remote (FL Only)

We're a company with over 34 years of experience in beauty and personal care marketing for large retail chains. Watch the video on our homepage: cosmeticpromotions.com

We are seeking a part-time graphic designer with a businesslike demeanor who seeks to use creative and technical skills to assist our structured and experienced creative design team in executing our graphic design services, which focus on beauty and personal care marketing and education materials.

The work performed for the job is primarily a telecommuting. However, it will require working on-site on occasions defined by the company's directors. The candidate should live near the broader Central Florida area and will be required to travel to meeting places defined by the company.

Education/Experience

Applicants should have 2 or more years of combined experience in graphic design education and/or work experience with a creatively focused career objective in mind. Students in advanced-level graphic design courses with experiences outside the classroom are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge

• Professional work ethic and skills
• Ability to use time-management practices to work on multiple projects with a focus on meeting deadlines
• Ability to work with attention to detail and accurate execution in a fast-paced environment
• Have a businesslike demeanor and attitude present in communication and performance standards
• Accurate English writing and grammar
• Design Skills
• Ability to create designs, concepts, and layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts while adhering to a brand’s standards
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively with other designers
• Ability to receive feedback with a thoughtful and objective attitude to please the company in a manner that is in alignment with the stakeholders of the project.
• Technical skills
• Basic understanding of offset printing and it's technical requirements
• Image Resolution, CMYK vs. Spot, Bleeds, etc.
• Basic understanding of major graphic file formats and the difference between vector- and raster-based graphic elements
• Adobe InDesign - Page Layout, Typesetting, Bleeds, PDF Creation
• Adobe Illustrator - Working with Logos and Decorative Type
• Adobe Photoshop - Clipping Paths, Image Masks, Image Compositing
• Microsoft Office - Basic understanding of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Bonus Knowledge
• HTML & CSS - minor website edits, email campaigns
• Video production and editing
• Print production experience
• Good photography skills for the occasional product shot needed

Required ToolsCompany ProvidesHoursPhysical & Mental DemandsApplication Process

• Computer - Mac or PC capable of
• MS Office Software
• Phone & Phone Service
• Internet - Broadband Speed (ie: Cable, Fibre-optic, DSL,) for large file transfers, connected software services, and communication (email, #slack, and web-conferencing)
• Graphics Software - Adobe CC: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Storage Device - External SSD Hard Drive to store/synchronize many files to our file sharing system
• A on-boarding process to acclimate the graphic designer to the company's staff, procedures, and skills
• Access to benefits* - Heath Insurance, IRA with company contribution, Paid Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• *Access to benefits are qualified by the employee's tenure with the company and/or average hours of weekly work over periods of time.
• 20 hour per week; work from your own home office remotely.
• The job may eventually become full-time, but it is not guaranteed.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to constantly operate computer & other office equipment
• Must be able to travel to Printing facilities, Warehouse facilities and other meeting environments at the discretion of the company's directors
• Must be able to recognize all colors in the color spectrum
• Submit a Resume and Portfolio - Provide PDF file or links to graphic design samples showing some/all of the required knowledge above
• We love pretty pictures and illustration. However, images used in advertising/marketing are supported by type set messages - we want to see layouts in the portfolio work submitted.
• Express interest in the job with an introductory statement delivered a message in the application or attached cover letter.
• The Art Director (hiring manager) will contact applicants with an invitation to a verbal discussion via text or email
• Not all applicants will receive a reply to the application or an invitation to an interview.
• Applicants of interest to the Art Director will be required to attend an in-person interview at the company's fulfillment center (warehouse) or another appropriate (public or business-oriented) establishment if the company's meeting room is unavailable.
• All applications will be reviewed through Indeed and contacted directly. Please do not reach out by phone or private email. We will contact all selected applicants.

• If the applicant wishes to provide additional information after submitting the application, the applicant may re-apply to the job post (in full or to amend the application). Please explain the purpose of re-applying to the job post.
• Please include your compensation requirements.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person