JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR

DESIGNER

If you're looking for more than "just another design job," this is an opportunity to make your mark. As Senior Graphic Designer, you'll be a trusted creative team member responsible for developing compelling visual solutions that support our business units and brands to drive company growth. You'll enjoy the variety of working on print, packaging, digital, retail, and sales initiatives while partnering with leaders throughout the organization to turn ideas into reality. The assigned projects will support our highest-profile customers requiring advanced design thinking, brand stewardship, and production expertise. Your work will support products seen by thousands of consumers across the country

Why You'll Love This Role:

Be the creative expert. You'll handle high-level design projects, influence creative direction, and help maintain the quality and consistency of our brands. Enjoy variety every day. No two days are the same—you'll work on packaging, sales materials, digital content, trade shows, retail merchandising, presentations, photography, and more. Work closely with decision-makers. You'll collaborate directly with Sales, Product Development, Marketing, and company leadership, giving your ideas visibility and influence.

PRIMARY DUTIES

A summary of daily tasks includes: Execute creative initiatives and projects, as assigned and directed for our private-label customers and company-owned brands in accordance with established policies, procedures, brand standards and guidelines. This will include a variety of projects including product and production artwork, retail signage and collateral, training materials, packaging, web-related projects, social media content, email marketing content, imagery, collateral, styling, etc. Work with the entire Creative Services team to maintain company and brand standards, across all business units, brands, and channels. Collaborate with the Creative Services team, the sales team, customers, vendors, purchasing, and management on new product development initiatives and other significant or special projects to deliver senior-level work on time and on budget. Oversee quality control inspections of all incoming products and materials designed by Creative Services team. Contribute to team success by assisting and participating in training other team members on work projects, policies and procedures. Execute multiple high-level creative projects simultaneously, efficiently and independently to high standards, with little oversight, and within established and assigned time budgets. Communicate regularly with management, leadership, and other key team members regarding progress on short-term and long-term projects. Exhibit professional behavior at all times when making phone calls and working with customers, vendors, and colleagues. Lead by example for the Creative Service team by exhibiting a positive and motivating attitude, as well as professional behavior. Given the nature of our growing company, this position will also include creative assignments that may not be listed above. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to a college degree, the ideal candidate for this position will have: Advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator Proficiency overall in the entire Adobe Creative Suite Some Experience with Web Design/HTML Experience in using AI to enhance and improve workflows and reduce efforts and time budgets Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office is required (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Packaging Design Experience BONUS:

Web Design Experience Photography / Video Experience Photography Styling Proficiency in Aftereffects or Premiere In addition to the graphic design skills listed above, the ideal candidate for this position will have: Minimum of 5+ years in in-house or agency graphic design. Strong organizational skills and attention to details. An ability to multi-task, set priorities and maintain them. Oral communication skills are clear, concise, and effective. This position has direct interaction with customers, as well as suppliers, and our internal sales and marketing team. Excellent written/verbal communication skills. An ability to work well and closely with others in a deadline-driven environment. A great sense of design and trends. A willingness to generate new ideas and contribute to the growth of our company and team. A willingness to learn new applications and skills - examples of recent work include social media, video, photography, new product development, trade show booth design

SALARY LEVEL/COMPENSATION

Compensation is based on experience, with target compensation range = $80,000 - $95,000.

Additional Benefits will also include:

o 2+ weeks paid vacation annually o 6 Paid holidays o Up to 5 Personal days o Participation in company 401(k) plan with 5% employer match o Excellent group medical benefits plan, including dental and vision. Coverage is effective 30-60 days after start date. o STD, Maternity / Paternity leave, Sick Leave o Optional participation in Life, ADD, Accident and Critical Illness coverages o Employee Assistance Program

POSITION TYPE

Full Time |

Office Hours:

8:30 - 5:30 pm | Hours worked will be on-site, in our office, located in Columbus, Ohio.

REQUIRED MAJOR/EXPERIENCE

Graphic Design, Industrial Design. 5-7 years of experience in graphic design - in house or agency work.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

In business for 70+ years, The Kingswood Company is the leading private-label manufacturer of consumer products for the jewelry industry. We serve some of the best-known retailers and brands in the world.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Visit our website at www.thekingswoodcompany.com for more information about our company and available opportunities. An acceptable Drug and Background check through the Company's provider will be required upon acceptance of your offer. This will be paid for by the Company.

HOW TO APPLY

IF you meet the qualifications, and are interested in the position, please submit

RESUME, PORTFOLIO AND COVER LETTER

indicating your interest in this position, to hr@thekingswoodcompany.com.

Job Type:

Full-time Projected Total Compensation:

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Graphic design: 5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Columbus, OH 43223 (Required)

Work Location:

In person