What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer - Marketing & Retail Packaging position at Nassau Candy?
Job Description???? Graphic Designer – Marketing & Retail Packaging???? On-site – Hicksville, NY | ???? Full TimeNassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products.We are currently seeking a talented, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer – Marketing & Retail Packaging to join our creative team on-site in Hicksville. This role will work closely with the Creative Director, Art Director, Marketing, Sales, and Buying teams to develop compelling retail packaging, catalogs, presentations, and marketing materials for both print and digital use.The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with a refined design aesthetic, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This is a hands-on role offering opportunities to contribute to special projects and independently driven creative initiatives.Responsibilities:Assist in creating on-trend, occasion-driven retail packaging designs under the direction of the Art DirectorExecute designs within established brand guidelines, templates, and systemsTranslate marketing concepts into clean, engaging layouts with strong storytelling and visual impactDesign and update catalogs, sell sheets, and customer-facing marketing materialsPartner with the Sales team to develop PowerPoint presentations and pitch decksCreate and maintain visually appealing sell sheets across current product linesPrepare print-ready production files with a high level of accuracy and attention to detailDevelop Photoshop renderings and mockups for packaging, signage, and trade show materialsCoordinate with cross-functional teams on project schedules, timelines, and sample requestsSupport trade show initiatives through the creation of packaging samples, displays, and signageDemonstrate flexibility and the ability to shift priorities quickly as neededMay perform other duties and participate in other projects as required by the departmentMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art Direction, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of professional graphic design experienceProven package design experienceProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointCatalog publishing experience a plusCorporate or consumer products experience preferredHighly detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and project management abilitiesProfessional, positive “can-do” attitudeAbility to multi-task in a dynamic, deadline-driven environmentProactive, adaptable, and receptive to feedbackStrong team playerWhat We Offer:Competitive Pay, Annual ReviewsMedical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, and Pet InsurancePaid Vacation, PTO, and HolidaysEmployee DiscountsFamily-oriented company culture, business casual attireAnd more!???? Why Join Nassau Candy?This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable and growing Long Island company with a strong reputation for creativity, quality, and innovation.Nassau Candy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $67,000 - $75,000