Graphic Designer

DeCrescente Distributing Company is the premier beverage distributor in the Capital Region, located in Mechanicville, NY. The pace is fast but the rewards of working at DeCrescente are great! If you’re not afraid of hard work, this job may be for you.

Job Summary:

The Graphic Designer/Print Production Specialist is responsible for completing all necessary steps in the production of POS, Signage, Cooler Wraps, and other graphic design advertisement materials. Maintain printers and computer equipment, update relevant design programs and supplier material. Must be a strong safety advocate and is responsible for following all company policies, safety practices and procedures, and operate in a safe manner.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• All employees are held accountable for practicing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Functions:

            Business

• The Graphic Designer is responsible for completing all necessary steps in the production of Signage, Cooler Wraps, POS and other graphic design print advertisement materials.
• Ability to print to and manage wide format printers. Physically cut and mount signage. Ability to install full sized signage within retail accounts.
• Maintain and Update database with most current Supplier Graphic for our Website and Shelf Tags 
• Conduct maintenance on printers and building, as needed.
• Budget
  1. Track and order relevant printing supplies.
  2. Monitor expenditures
• Fill in for POS/Warehouse duties, as required.
• Assist the Marketing Department and suppliers with designing artwork for promotions.
• Function as last checkpoint to ensure signage compliance with DDC policy and SLA regulations.

People

• Maintain positive communication with DDC and Supplier personnel.
• Maintain positive interactions and relationships with vendors.

Self-Organization

• Weekly monitoring and execution of sign requests from Sign Trak
• Ensure timely completion of special projects, including maintenance of project calendar.

Required Skills:

• Associate’s degree in graphic design equivalent or greater
• Full Working knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe CS, Flexi Sign Pro)
• Knowledge of MS Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Sign Trak

Work Shift Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime, as required.
• Must speak to supervisor to notify him/her any time prior to the beginning of work shift when calling in sick. Voice mail or e-mail messages are not acceptable replacements.
• Use and maintenance of company-issued computers.

Environment & Physical Demands