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VTech is the global leader in electronic learning products from infancy
through toddler and preschool. Since its establishment in 1976, VTech
has been the pioneer in the electronic learning toy category.\
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Our mission is to design, manufacture and supply innovative and
high-quality products in a manner that minimizes any impact on the
environment, while creating sustainable value for our stakeholders and
the community.\
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Our culture comes largely from the great group of employees we have at
VTech. They\'re friendly, yet professional. We embrace and value all of
our employees and strive to foster a positive, collaborative work
environment.
VTech believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to
our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned
responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to
outline primary duties; qualification and job scope, but not limit the
incumbent or the organization to only the work identified. It is our
expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and
whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Graphic Designer will support the Graphics Manager and Marketing
department in developing packaging, retail signage, in store displays,
and trade show graphics that adhere to VTech and LeapFrog brand
standards for the North American market. This job is a mix of production
and design.
The responsibilities for this role encompass a high volume of print
development for both VTech and LeapFrog brands across the holistic
product line portfolio.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development andexecution of marketing assets for the VTech Toys and
LeapFrog brands in the North American market.
- Work with an overseas production team to localize toy packaging for
the US market. Ensure that the designs follow style guides and meet
US strategic goals and market norms.
- Work with the US Product Development, Marketing and Sales teams to
ensure accuracy of product information, messaging hierarchy, brand
voice, box size and structure.
- Design or review designs from overseas team members for retail
signage, POPs, pallets, displays, and other retail advertising needs
- Make large-scale packaging and signage mock-ups
- Manage requests for placeholder box samples to send to retailers for
planogram sets and retailer meetings
- Assist with PR and trade show design and production by designing
large-scale graphics, setting files up for print, producing signage
and on-location show set up
- Design print pieces including cross sells and ad layouts
- Attend and assist lifestyle photo shoots. Resulting images to be
used on packaging and other marketing materials.
SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of graphic design principles including layout,
hierarchy, balance, typography and color
- Able to follow established brand guidelines
- Excellent grasp of proper file set up for print
- Able to create box and signage mock-ups by hand using wide format
printer, spray mount and cutting tools
- Good project management and organizational skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple
priorities, meet deadlines, and adjust to changes in schedules and
assignments
- Strong attention to detail especially when completing multiple or
repetitive tasks
- Actively participate in project discussions and offer solutions to
challenges
- Perform creative brainstorming and mock-up design ideas to
illustrate concepts
- Strong computer skills in the following platforms
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe crobat
- Microsoft Office Suite
- FTP software
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor\'s degree in Graphic Design or a related field, and 3+ years of
progressively responsible experience in the area of Graphics Arts with a
focus on print design; or any combination of experience and education
that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to perform
assigned tasks.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position currently does (not) require direct report management.
For a full job description, or to apply now, you must go to the website
below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept
applications through our website.\
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https://www.applicantpro.com/j/3300960-458830