Graphics Designer

Heartland Food Products Group

  • Carmel, IN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
If you are passionate about coffee and want to work in a fun, creative environment then join the Java House Team! Our vision is to become America’s leading cold brew company and deliver authentic experiences to fuel the simple joys of life.Java House is a fast growing coffee company that is revolutionizing the coffee industry. Since conception, it has been our brand promise is to serve amazingly smooth taste. We launched in 2018 and haven’t looked back. Today, we have 11 Cafés (and growing), a strong online presence, AND national distribution for food service (schools, restaurants, and offices) and eventually grocery (2024). Our brand presence in the marketplace continues to rapidly grow and we plan to invest in variety of media tactics from TV, Print and Social.Java House product portfolio ranges from bottled coffee, bottled concentrate, boxed coffee, & Pods (think K-Cups but better). We are also expending into new territories with revolutionary product ideas.This is a unique opportunity to put your mark on a growing business by elevating how the brand is presented to our consumers. This position will be based in Carmel Indiana at our Clay Terrace location.ROLE DESCRIPTIONWe’re looking for a talented and qualified Graphic Designer with at least 3 years of professional experience. The Graphic Designer will have responsibility for developing and modifying retail packaging, digital assets, social media images, collateral, point-of-purchase, and sales materials for the Java House Brand. We are looking to bring new, creative approaches as well as establish brand standards moving forward. This role requires you to work from Carmel, IN - this is not a remote role.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Create packaging graphics, from initial concepts through print-ready file.
  • Create graphics and digital assets for website, banner, and social media placements, leveraging digital design best-practices
  • Design and prepare print-ready files for consumers, health care professionals, sales presentations, in-store point-of-purchase, and other placements.
  • Ability to present to and work.
  • Work within technical specifications for each project.
  • Translate business goals, key messages, and other creative brief elements into compelling visual solutions.
  • Bring modern, fresh approaches to your designs to ensure they enhance the way our brands are perceived in the market.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Strong proficiency with Mac versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.
  • Positive, can-do attitude with a drive to learn and grow within a fast-paced working environment.
  • Proven ability to execute visually-inspiring solutions to creative challenges.
  • Experience creating a variety of print materials, including 3D packaging.
  • Understanding of printing processes, ideally including Flexo, on various substrates.
  • Experience in page layout and multiple print processes.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines.
  • Role is based in our Carmel, Indiana office (i.e. not a remote or work-from-home role) with the potential to start as a Freelancer/Contractor, with goal to transition to full-time employee status.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in related field (Design, Fine Arts, Communications, Marketing)
  • Adobe Creative Suite: 3+ years of experience
  • Retail Packaging Design Experience strongly preferred
  • Collateral Development or Point of Purchase material design experience.

Heartland Food Products Group