Graphic Designer

Company Background

Gemline is an award-winning, design-centric supplier of high-quality branded consumer products to the promotional products industry. Gemline is ranked as the 10th largest industry supplier by the Advertising Specialty Institute and was named the 2021 Supplier of the Year. The Company’s product line consists of a wide range of bags, luggage, business accessories, drinkware, electronics, stationery, writing instruments, gourmet foods and gifts. In addition to its strong portfolio of house brands and Gemline-branded products, the Company offers other high-quality retail brands such as American Tourister®, Anker®, Corkcicle®, Cuisinart®, Igloo®, MiiR®, Modern Sprout®, Moleskine®, New Balance®, Osprey®, Paper Mate®, Parker®, Waterman®, Samsonite®, Sharpie®, Slowtide® and W&P®.

On multiple occasions, and as recent as 2022, Gemline has received the honor of being recognized as a Great Place to Work by PPB, a leading industry publication. Gemline’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts are focused on making a positive impact on society through environmental stewardship, ethical business practices, charitable giving and diversity, equity and inclusion leadership. Providing an exceptional customer experience to all customers is the Company’s number one priority! Every associate has a role in delivering that experience through Gemline’s foundational values of trust, integrity, humility, diversity, community and truth. The Company’s success is driven by its associates’ success – “Pride in People, Pride in Product.” Gemline’s culture is filled with collaboration, initiative, engagement, continuous problem solving, strong value for safety and respect for people.

If interested in this position, please forward your credentials to: skamacho@gemline.com

We are looking for a Graphic Designer:

Accountability Objective:

Gemline is looking to hire a graphic designer to produce brand consistent content for email, print and digital channels. The ideal candidate will be creative with a sharp eye for detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment. They will elevate existing visual tools and create new ones that support product, brand and company storytelling. The Graphic Designer will have at least 5+ years’ experience in the workplace, and have skills in designing for email, web, social media and print.

Key Responsibilities:

·                As a member of the marketing department, work closely with the team to deliver consistent, on-brand content in accordance with Gemline’s identity standards

·                Produce multiple emails each week with guidance from the digital team

·                Develop digital assets for advertisements, digital platforms and social media

·                Design print pieces, including flyers, product inserts, and hangtags for new and existing products

·                Edit images, including color corrections and image manipulation

·                Support Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager and Web marketing team on projects as needed

·                Collaborate and brainstorm for creative solutions with the team

·                Participate in Continuous Improvement Activities

Requirements/Qualifications:

·                BA/BS in Graphic Design or related field

·                Must have 4+ years of graphic design experience

·                Proficient in Adobe CS software suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat and basic HTML experience

·                Demonstrated experience designing emails.

·                Experience effectively executing against brand guidelines and maintaining brand standards, including demonstrating considered layout, image composition, typography and color palette

·                Ability to manage time, prioritize and work independently under tight, and often changing deadlines

·                High level of organization, accuracy and attention to detail

·                Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to changing priorities

·                Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

·                Creative, energetic, personable and a team player

·                Knowledge of social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) and other online social networks

·                Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·                A graphic design portfolio to showcase your variety of skills

Core Competencies

Adaptable

Collaborative

Proactive

Accountable

Tech Savvy

Functional Competencies

Creative

Relational

Project Oriented

Results Oriented