Graphic Designer / Print Production Designer

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850 million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

Job Description:

The Graphic Designer role at Ocean State Job Lot ("OSJL" and "Company")  is responsible for designing and developing materials for use in all areas of marketing and advertising. This role strategizes delivery of the Company’s content and visual presence to support the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble high-volume, multi-page weekly retail circulars and flyers using Adobe InDesign while strictly adhering to established category grid systems and brand templates.
• Develop and maintain creative assets for advertising and marketing, collaborating with multiple teams as needed.
• Design and create advertising layouts; propose updates to existing content and graphics.
• Identify, research, and evaluate improvement options, processes, and best practices. 

• Work with members of the advertising department and other departments to ensure content messaging is consistent with Company objectives and strategies.
• Utilize creativity and independent judgment to produce compelling content to help drive prospective and existing customers to our stores.

• Effectively communicate with partners and stakeholders by engaging with them to promote collaboration and alignment. Work with the buying department to obtain merchandise information.
• Design and maintain in-store signage programs.
• Produce and manage individual projects related to advertising initiatives.
• Design campaign concepts and creative materials for marketing campaigns with a consistent look and feel across OSJL’s internal and external marketing channels.
• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards for OSJL-branded displays.
• Effectively utilize virtual means to communicate efficiently and work independently under remote conditions, as applicable.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Design or another creative field OR equivalent experience in a creative department in a corporate environment is required.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio is required.
• 3 or more years of design experience in an agency or creative department is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Deep understanding of traditional and contemporary design standards (i.e., typography, UX/UI, color theory, and brand communication) is preferred.
• Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques and technologies is preferred.
• Comfortable working on all stages of a project (i.e., vision, planning, execution).
• Working knowledge of Macintosh computers.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign  and Google platform (i.e., Sheets, Slides, Docs, Drive, Sites).

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard
  potential. 
• Hybrid work option: Some work may be completed outside of the Company locations, with at least three (3) days a week in the Corporate Office. The role is responsible for setting up a professional and ergonomically safe work environment and to be available during working hours.  Hybrid work options are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time based upon Company policy, associate performance and business needs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position.  Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract, either express or implied.  You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

The pay range for this position is between $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. Salary commensurates with years of experience.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays