Digital Production Designer - Hybrid Position

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a creative individual to fill the role of Digital Production Designer in our Animal Division.

The Digital Production Designer is responsible for designing and producing visual aids for packaging, promotional materials, presentations, and imagery for websites, emails and social media. This position reports directly to the Senior Graphic Designer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops effective ways to get messages across in print and electronic media using color, type, illustration, photography, and various print and layout techniques; effectively collaborates with internal team, ad agencies, writers, and web content specialists
• Designs and produces visual aids for multiple components of new product and existing product development such as new and existing product packaging and promotional material, working confidentially with minimal errors.

• Develops exhibition design, such as poster, banner, or display materials selection, for trade show booths.
• Creates product catalogs, updating visual images on web pages and social media sites, and is in direct contact with the printing vendors.
• Generates static and video/animated content for use across various social channels and digital ads.
• Ensures final artwork meets all Prepress Checklist requirements and department policies and procedures. Works to reduce the Prepress Setup charges Wahl Clipper may accrue if the artwork is not prepared correctly. Provides answers to any color and/or graphic issues arising directly from the printing companies or from the Product Managers.
• Adheres to department Post-Release procedures to any final artwork releases. A Post-Release consists of, but not limited to, updating final packaging artwork to the server, moving images from a temporary location to a permanent backed-up location, updating all applicable imagery including Hero, Frontal, Kit Content, Catalog Sheets and any additional images to all proper channels (i.e Salsify/Sales Art etc.).
• Constantly researching latest technologies to benefit division efforts to add value to the customer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree in Graphic Design or related
• At least 2 years of related experience
• Must possess good organizational, communication, typing and proofing skills.
• Must remain up to date with industry leading software and technologies (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premier, Final Cut Pro, etc)
• Ability to work with various 3D software (Rhino, Solidworks, Keyshot) a plus
• Experience using content management systems a plus
• Video editing and animation experience a plus
• Demonstrated graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Must be creative and have working knowledge of printers and digital cameras
• Ability to work with multiple cultures and manage deadlines in multiple time zones
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to model the Company's values of respect for people, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $10 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $3 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
• Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!
• Biometric testing with wellness credits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Scholarship Program
• Daycare discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Casual work environment

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