Graphic Designer

Job Overview

GFI is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team. In this role, you’ll help bring our brands to life across print, packaging, digital, video, and event channels by creating visual content that inspires, informs, and engages customers and consumers.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and highly organized designer who can manage multiple projects, maintain brand consistency, and move creative work from concept through final production.

What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:

• Develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, websites, and digital channels
• Design brand collateral, including flyers, catalogs, sell sheets, posters, and trade show displays
• Select colors, imagery, typography, and layouts that maintain consistency with established brand standards
• Design food labels and packaging from initial concept through print-ready production files
• Manage in-house and outsourced print projects, including file preparation and proof review
• Design and update website graphics and content
• Create email templates, digital advertisements, and social media graphics
• Edit short-form video and create motion graphics for web, social media, and digital campaigns
• Design event materials, including booth displays, signage, and promotional items
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on packaging, labeling, and other graphic design projects
• Manage multiple creative projects while meeting established deadlines and production requirements

Things you need to be able to do:

• Minimum of two years of related graphic design experience
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Strong understanding of design fundamentals, including typography, hierarchy, composition, color theory, and layout
• Working knowledge of print production, including CMYK and Pantone (PMS) color, dielines, bleeds, outlined text, linked and embedded images, and press-ready file preparation
• Ability to consistently apply and extend brand guidelines across packaging, print, digital, and event materials
• Web design experience
• Copywriting and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow direction, incorporate feedback, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Portfolio demonstrating print and digital design work is required for consideration

Things that are a plus but not a deal-breaker:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered
• Knowledge of Squarespace or other website platforms
• Photography experience
• Video editing and motion graphics experience using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects
• Familiarity with food packaging and labeling requirements, including Nutrition Facts panels and allergen statements
• Experience using generative AI tools, such as Adobe Firefly, to support creative ideation and production within established brand guidelines
• Experience creating packaging, marketing, or promotional materials for food, consumer products, or related industries

What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:

• Creative Impact: See your designs come to life across packaging, digital channels, food expos, customer events, and products nationwide.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development, college tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Learning Culture: Work across a variety of creative formats, brands, products, and evolving technologies.
• Team Environment: Join an in-house Marketing team that values collaboration, creativity, and new ideas.
• Keeping It Fresh: Work with premium specialty foods and brands from around the world while helping tell their stories visually.

Availability:

Consistent, regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Candidates must be able to work scheduled shifts and meet the position’s availability requirements, which may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or travel as needed to support business and operational needs. Specific scheduling and availability requirements will be discussed during the hiring process. GFI will consider reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

What else can we offer?

Gourmet Foods' benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunities to grow within the Company, Team Member Discount, and Team Member Referral Bonus.

Bonus, Incentives & Company-Provided Resources:

• Market-competitive compensation
• Company-provided technology and creative tools necessary to perform the role
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Background checks can include, but are not limited to, previous employment, education, and criminal records.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000