10.29.14
Graphic Designer
ASTOR CHOCOLATE
Astor Chocolate is a premier chocolate manufacturer, with its fundamental strength being its innovation, & dedication to creating premium products. We provide our customers with the opportunity to promote them, leaving an everlasting impression of distinction & quality. We work in an energetic team atmosphere, & believe much of the success of our phenomenal growth is our commitment to developing our employees’ potential. We are committed to building our company with upbeat, & talented persons, who will continue to uphold our mission of being a market leader, by innovating & servicing our customers with extreme dedication. Astor’s unique capability of designing graphics & packaging for a wide base of customers in addition to Astor having an in house decorating facility has led us to be a leader in the private label industry of high end confectionery & gourmet snack products. Astor’s in house graphic department consists of a group of professionals who are committed to serving our customers with superior designs to promote themselves with outstanding products. We are currently seeking a talented designer who possesses proven skills across various creative disciplines – these include graphic design, digital photography, sketching & other creative forms. A can-do attitude & collaborative spirit are prerequisites for this important position. Responsibilities: • Conceptualize & translate graphic & packaging design trends to create appealing & innovative aesthetically pleasing packaging solutions for Astor’s customers. • Design & prepare marketing & sales materials including trend boards, sample mock-ups, & renderings as needed. • Position requires high-level of collaboration across multiple departments including PD, Sales & Marketing, Purchasing, & Production. Effective communication skills are required. • Meet tight project timelines through good management of workflow & ability to prioritize. Strong follow-through & flexibility is necessary. Qualifications: • BFA or BA in art. • Three years working experience in graphic design, a background in luxury consumer packaging or gift or cosmetic environment is a great plus. • A demonstrated mastery of graphic design principals including typography. • Experience with production is a necessity, including a working knowledge of pre-press, color separation and printing processes. • Extensive working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign as well as proficient knowledge of a MAC based environment. • Individuals with strong foundational skills such as self-motivation, responsibility, communication skill (oral & written), detail-oriented, & the ability to manage multiple items simultaneously are most important. • Able to work both independently & take direction is necessary. Working professionally with colleagues in a collaborative spirit is central to the success of this position. Please send your resume, portfolio & salary requirements.