Junior Graphic Designer

At IRIS USA Inc., we have always aimed to enhance how people organize their lives, making us a leader in the organization industry. Our breakthrough came in 1994 when we introduced clear plastic storage solutions, by growing domestic home storage manufacturing through robotic automation into Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Since then, we have expanded our range to include small appliances, pet products, home goods, and RTA furniture, catering to a wide array of customer needs. Celebrating sixty years as a global brand, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. Our success stems not just from our products, but from our commitment to building lasting relationships with our customers, offering solutions that simplify and organize life in homes, offices, and beyond.

SUMMARY: Assist with multiple low to mid-level multimedia projects and create assets that meet the marketing and promotional needs of the company.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Assist in creating drafts, models, and prototypes
• Produce final design solutions (logos, banners, e-commerce pages)
• Pitch creative ideas toward product marketing
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to launch new products
• Assist with special design tasks (e.g., color correction, photo touchup)
• Create templates and layouts for E-Commerce sites
• Provide image retouching, clipping paths, and additional image manipulation
• Prepare final press-ready files based on supplied specifications for several types of printing
• Create various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production
• Package and preflight files for release to printers or media partners
• Create PDFs for print and client review
• Prepare images for online and mobile applications
• Catalog and reference art for future projects
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise with the creative team and the vendor
• Assist stage, set-up, prop setup and teardown in production of video & photography projects
• Effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders using multiple tools to ensure effective visual communication
• Perform similar level or nature of duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in graphic design, video production, photography or related creative field or equivalent years of experience

Knowledge of:

• Creative content in Ecommerce channels
• Conceptualizing designs from concept to completion
• Ecommerce marketplaces such as Amazon or Walmart

Skill in:

• Using computer hardware, including keyboard, mouse, monitor, and related hardware
• Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator)
• Visual elements (layout, composition, type, and fonts)

Ability to:

• Demonstrate creative skill in a team environment
• Apply close attention to detail
• Organize multiple project deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to research, proactively solve problems and make decisions using best judgment
• Act with urgency
• Multi-task under strict deadlines while having multiple priorities at one time
• Exhibit positive attitude and openness to learning
• Effectively communicate and work in a cross-cultural environment
• Demonstrate high-level of organization and planning
• Exercise independent motivation
• Apply strategic planning foresight
• Follow verbal and written English instructions
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written
• Exhibit courteous and respectful demeanor towards all company personnel in words and action
• Exhibit a cooperative, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Build teamwork and resolve conflicts
• Work independently with minimal supervision

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Activities will involve frequent sitting, using a computer, analyzing large amounts of data, communicating verbally and in writing. Exerting 20- 50 pounds occasionally, 10- 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy, and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, and hand and eye movement. Move and operate presentation equipment. Travel to and from meetings and various locations inside and outside the building.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is frequently within an office setting with low to moderate noise, LED lighting, and temperature control while working alongside large groups of employees in cubicle spaces. Incumbents will attend various business meetings and events inside and outside of the buildings. Occasional exposure to the manufacturing and distribution plant consisting of moving mechanical parts or heavy machinery, vibrations, fumes, unpleasant odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and moderate to loud noise while in the plant or traveling for work.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience creating graphics for e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, or Shopify?
• Do you have experience with photo editing, image retouching, and color correction in Adobe Photoshop?
• Do you have a portfolio of your graphic design work that you can provide?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Location:

• Surprise, AZ 85379 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Surprise, AZ 85379 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person