Graphic Designer

Description:

Gardner White Furniture & Mattress seeks a talented Graphic Designer to add to our in-house advertising team. You will be working on a variety of projects, from print to digital, direct mail to in-store signage. We are looking for someone who is eager to experiment, learn, and grow in design and beyond.

Gardner White Furniture & Mattresses, voted one of the Best Places to Work by Furniture Today, is a Michigan-based, family-owned company who has been in business since 1912. We have a strong commitment to community so we participate in and love to give back through our many charity partnerships. We are also proud to be Michigan’s #1 Furniture & Mattress store. Because of all this, we are looking for someone with a passion for home furnishings and interior design (as well as community engagement!) who is eager to experiment, learn, and grow. The team is small (but mighty!), so strong teamwork and time management skills are essential. This role will report to the Director of Advertising.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create new design solutions to a wide variety of projects as needed
• Print: direct mail, newspaper inserts, in-store signage
• Digital: display ads, email, social, digital billboards
• Finalize existing layouts, make copy/art changes, quality-check and ensure files are press-ready
• Preparing and optimizing files for print and digital use
• Proofing work for accuracy

Requirements:

Required Skills:

• 2+ years in-house or agency experience
• Fully proficient with Adobe CC – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Deep understanding of typography and color
• Know the different requirements for various social platforms
• Experience optimizing files for use on web
• Creative copywriting ability
• Able to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and self-check work for typos, copy changes, brand standards, etc.
• Can receive creative feedback and implement changes
• Portfolio showcasing relevant experience

Nice to Have:

- Experience animating GIFs

- Experience with writing for SEO

- Experience designing for a retail environment