E-Z UP®, known as the #1 Best Selling Instant Shelter in the World™, seeks a dynamic person to fill the role of Graphic Artist in their Norco headquarters office. E-Z UP® has always set itself apart from other canopy makers with their innovative & highest quality products. E-Z UP® created the original Instant Shelter® in 1983 and is known worldwide as the market leader and innovator. E-Z UP desires to find an outstanding Graphic Artist to be a key contributor in assuring our products meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.
The ideal candidate has a passion for product design elements, is current in design trends yet forward thinking, and has an eye for premium product attributes that separate themselves from the masses. Experience with top-of-category brands and products is a major plus.
Job Summary
The Graphic Artist main responsibility is to assist with the design and creation of artwork templates, product renderings, product collateral, packaging, and email campaigns. As an integral member of the E-Z UP Team, the Graphic Artist will promote the E-Z UP brand attributes through the development and consistent use of creative and unique graphic elements via assets used for production as well as digital, web and print mediums.
Job Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities/functions have been provided as examples of the types of work most likely associated with this position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employee can perform the essential functions of the job
- Design, revise, and update packaging in accordance with company standards as well as innovative design elements.
· Finalize all artwork and prepare for production
· Implement art corrections quickly and efficiently.
· Photo-retouching, including color correcting, cropping, resizing, format conversion, background extension, etc.
· Proof and approve press checks for production printing
- Maintains and adheres to file management protocols
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department
- Execute projects from start to finish and ensure that deliverable deadlines are met
Education and Skills:
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
- Solid grasp of design concepts
- Full understanding of preparing digital files for various types of production printing
- Must be comfortable working as a team or independently and resolving creative challenges
- Expert eye for detail and consistency; no detail is too small or insignificant
- Highly motivated with the ability to work independently
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others (verbally and in writing).
- Ability to work in a fast paced and consistently busy environment.
- Drug Free environment.
- Business casual work environment.
The Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision & supplemental benefits provided after eligibility period
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid vacation, sick and holiday hours
- Access to training programs and tools to ensure your success
At E-Z UP, we are fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing an environment of mutual respect to all applicants and teammates. Each qualified applicant and employee is recruited, employed, and evaluated without regard to any characteristic protected by law, such as race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, or status as military or veteran status. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, discipline and termination. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Graphic design: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Norco, CA 92860 (Required)
Work Location: In person
