Graphic Image, Inc Hiring for Graphic Design Assistant Job at Melville, NY Full Time

ROLE: Graphic Design Assistant

Are you someone who likes to have your hands in a variety of projects? Do you like to make a big impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy learning new skills? Then we want to meet you!

About the Company:

Graphic Image/GiGi New York, is a family-owned leather goods manufacturer. Our factory staff manufactures the products sold to our customers, who are among the top stores and corporate accounts around the world. We possess two brands and manage a website for each. The products range from leather bookbinding to handbags. For content about the company, one only has to walk out of the office into the factory where almost everything is made. We have been in business for over 40 years and are considered the largest and highest quality leather manufacturer in America.

Check out or websites below:

www.giginewyork.com www.graphicimage.com

Graphic Image/GiGi New York is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated individual to assist our Art Department with creating engaging graphics for a variety of media to join our team. Become a part of the team who manages a dynamic website and learn all aspects of what goes into the daily needs of its presentation. This position will be split between the print, digital, and web needs of the department. Daily responsibilities will include updating web graphics, creating social media assets, photo retouching, and other various tasks of the department. For this, you will need to have a strong knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign, and basic knowledge of Illustrator.

About the Department:

We’re a small team, and there is rarely a dull moment. Our Art Department has its hands in all aspects of the company – from print and digital work, to planning website promotions, directing photography, and more! If the opportunity to have your hands in a variety of projects is appealing to you, we’d like to meet you!

Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with design for social content

· Assist team in updating multiple e-Commerce websites

· Help photo editing/retouching (i.e. color correcting, cleaning backgrounds, resizing photos, clipping paths, etc.)

• Assist in various day to day departmental tasks

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 1+ year of experience in print & digital, with exception conceptual, typographical and design skills

· Graduated with a degree in Graphic Design (or something similar)

· Perform Adobe Photoshop digital retouching, color correcting, editing, etc.

· Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

· Ability to work with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Comfortable with working on a Mac computer

We are willing to train individuals with entry level skills.

Resumes without portfolios will not be considered!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 – $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melville, NY 11747: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location