Graphic Artist

Summary of Position-

The In-house Graphic Designer is responsible for creating and managing all aspects of Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada Store Planners, which includes photography, design, editing photos, and coordination with the promotions planning team. The role will also be handle designing in-store seasonal signage and creative tool kits.

The Designer must visually convey strategic marketing objectives, maintain company brand standards, and should be knowledgeable of emerging trends in graphic and visual design, developing creative solutions that achieve business goals, and raise the bar for customer experience.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, an impeccable eye for design, and a winning track record of delivering content on time and on brand.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities-

• Responsible for all layout/art associated with 14 sales planners (multi-page booklet style document with numerous photographs and copy) per year
o Collaborates with multiple departments within the organization in development of monthly sales planner.
o Partners with Sales Promotion Manager in determining layout of planners and messaging.
o Shoots and processes photographs of displays and individual sample items.
• Work closely with Supervisor to interpret projects while conveying marketing objectives, brand standards, and consistency across all designs
• Participate in meetings to understand project objectives and scope; then brainstorm, mock up, and design brand-consistent design elements
• Confidently present and discuss design recommendations in department meetings
• Display adaptability to produce production/templated designs, as well as conceptual work
• Monitor the status of projects, ensuring that deliverables are on time, creative management feedback is sought, and the highest design standards are being met
• Openly receive constructive feedback from team and modify work to achieve marketing goals
• Create and maintain detailed templates for design projects
• Have a strong grasp on emerging design best practices and trends (colors, fonts, layout, etc.) and great attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with tight deadlines

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications-

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field
• 3-5 years of professional graphic design experience in a retail or corporate setting
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)
• Proficient on Mac platform
• Proficient in photo editing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Working knowledge of HTML and Dreamweaver
• Experience with a Digital Asset Management Tool and/or Content Management System
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Possess a professional and positive attitude

Desired Qualifications-

• Photography experience
• Knowledge of web accessibility compliance as it relates to graphic design
• Experience in video editing, AfterEffects, and/or Premier Pro
• Experience in store signage, print marketing, or CPG partnerships
• Experience in project management

This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.