Graphic Designer & Print Prod Specialist

Position: Graphic Designer and Print Production Specialist $25 per hour plus depending on experience. Ruby Wines, Inc. located in Avon, MA is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer and Print Production Specialist. The primary responsibility of this role is to create print and digital materials that support sales initiatives, growth, and brand recognition for wine and spirits brands. The Graphic Designer and Print Production Specialist will both create and produce the following materials for on and off premise accounts: * point-of-sale materials, large format signage, case cards, sell sheets, menus, menu book covers, table tents, product newsletters, store case wraps, tasting event books, event materials, tasting mats, check stuffers, easels, invitations, e-invites, and social media posts. This position works closely with sales teams, portfolio managers, and division managers while maintaining communication about project timelines and status updates. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has both a professional graphic design and print manufacturing background with a minimum of 3 years work experience, and a portfolio. Responsibilities: * Create visually-pleasing, quality materials using design principles, imagery, and typography while adhering to instructions and brand guidelines * Must be able to execute all aspects of projects from inception through the design and production stages. * The ability to ask questions, multi-task, organize and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining professionalism and meeting deadlines * Must be able to work independently, and be resourceful in obtaining assets needed to create materials * Perform and compile product research from wineries and distributors, and product ratings from industry evaluators. Cross-check product entry details using the Ruby Journal Software And Equipment: * Must be proficient using Adobe Creative Suite on a MAC platform: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Adobe Fonts * Basic proficiency using Microsoft software?s including: Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word and Outlook * Production Equipment: large format roll printer, color copy machine, laminating machine, cutting machine, utility knife, and grommet press Technical Abilities * Prepare press-ready production files and digital assets according to printer and vendor specifications * Intermediate-level text formatting of large volume data acquired from Excel spreadsheets, using style sheets while maintaining information integrity * Must have experience in book production including design, typesetting, and finishing with an understanding of binding options * Must show demonstrated ability to build, correct, and remake files, and perform image editing and color correction * Basic use of Artificial Intelligence resources * Must be able to properly create files of sufficient resolution required for large format printing Print Production: * Measure, neatly trim and prepare paper, laminate and foamboard materials * Calculate and employ step-and-repeats and backup of print materials when needed to avoid waste. * Understanding of manual book production including backups, folding and stapling Additional Responsibilities: * Responsible and organized file management * Ensure that product shots are current * Proofread work for accuracy * Package and arrange for shipping of materials to sales reps when required * Experience quoting jobs with outside print vendors ensuring that information is accurate * Log assignments into Excel spreadsheet and provide PDF samples of produced projects for billback dollars each month Benefits Include: Health and Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Profit Sharing 401K Paid time off Life Insurance