Freelance Catalog Layout Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

We are looking for a Graphic Layout Designer to join our team. You’ll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world class products to our customers. In this role, you will work with a team of Graphic Designers to organize information, photos and drawings to create detailed instructions. Works closely with Project Managers and Project Coordinators to ensure the design is meeting the clients’ expectation and will ensure formal approvals have been received prior to final production. This position is also responsible for maintaining instructions for each graphic rollout that is shipped and managing the filing system and large catalog of current graphics and store setups.

Shift available: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (working between our office in Chanhassen, MN and a remote working location)

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:

• 2+ years of professional design experience (agency, in-house, or independent)
• a Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent work experience
• a strong portfolio of design projects
• prior experience working in a digital print, merchandising fixture production and/or retail industry preferred
• prior experience working in a fast-paced mid-size company
• the ability to pay close attention to details so you are able to complete projects accurately within deadlines, while meeting company quality standards
• self motivation, are a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
• proven ability to work independently, make decisions and solve problems independently effectively and creatively
• effective time management and self-management skills
• a strong sense of composition, layout, typography, and color
• a creative mind, are a natural storyteller, and an interest in concepting
• the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• enthusiasm, are positive, and confident

In this position, you will:

• work with a team of Graphic Designers to organize information, photos and drawings to create detailed instructions for retail
• be responsible for maintaining instructions for each graphic rollout that is shipped and manage the filing system and large catalog of current graphics and store setups
• focus on producing detailed die lines based off the 3-D drawings as well as working on planograms and detailed instructions for retail brand assortments
• bring ideas to the team and other operating areas within the organization to improve processes and procedures to ensure that we are operating efficiently and effectively
• effectively manage multiple projects, changes in project scope, and shift priorities in order to maintain project requirements and ensure deadlines are met using design programs such as Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop on a Mac
• perform miscellaneous projects and completes various tasks as requested by management

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

Compensation Range: $45,000 - 54,000 annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.
Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
  • 401k with a company match
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:
We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.