Job Description
Pay Range
Overview
About Bi-Mart Corporation
We have been a part of the Northwest for over 71 years. Bi-Mart stores are convenient, easy to shop at, and offer real value every day on name-brand products. Whether it's the everyday shopping list, a home improvement project, automotive maintenance, or outfitting for the great outdoors, you'll find it and more at your local Bi-Mart. We are part of the neighborhood, and we've served generations of Northwest families with honest values that your family can count on. We also have a long history of giving back to the communities we serve by supporting charitable organizations and worthy causes. Our goal has always been to create more value for our members in our stores and in their communities.
Why work for Bi-Mart?
- Employee-owned
- Growing company
- Great work-life balance
- Community involvement
- Great work environment
- We love our members!
About the Advertising Team
Our advertising team is responsible for the development of Bi-Mart marketing, public relations, and communications strategies to promote, enhance, and protect the brand reputation. This department is also responsible for the integration and implementation of a broad range of marketing and public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the business.
In addition, the advertising team is responsible for all marketing communications, products, and services, including but not limited to: Print, Broadcast, Digital, Social, In-Store Marketing and Advertising Programs/Campaigns, Vendor Co-op programs, and Special Events like Corporate Vendor Shows, Golf Tournaments, Store Manager Meetings, and other Community Events
About the Position
This position will design, build, maintain, and prepare graphics for both print and electronic media. We are looking for someone who can take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them seamlessly into images, layouts, and other designs. We work in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal Graphic Designer will be able to hit the ground running. We are an Apple/MAC environment.
An online portfolio is required for consideration.
You should apply today if:
- You enjoy meeting and chatting with people
- You enjoy being a part of a team working towards a common goal of customer satisfaction
- You share community-based ideals
- You are interested in pursuing internal growth within the company
Social Skill Requirements:
- Passion for marketing and design, creativity, and a great attitude
- Good verbal and written communication skills are vital to working effectively with colleagues
- A seasoned, team-player attitude that respects and works well with input from others
- Self-Motivated and quick learner
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Eager to take on new projects and bring new creatives to the table
- Ability to perform quick turnaround when last-minute changes occur in ad production
- Ability to accept feedback/revisions professionally
- Strong organizational and creative problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Aptitude Requirements:
- AAS degree in Graphic Design or related field and/or 1-3 years of Graphic Design experience required
- Excellent visual design and layout skills, attention to detail, adaptable, flexible, independent,
- deadline-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of print production processes, bleeds, resolution requirements, color profiles, & experience preparing press-ready files
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and related Adobe Creative Suite
- Applications)
- Digital marketing skills and email marketing knowledge (Campaign Monitor platform)
- Basic HTML knowledge (or willing to learn)
- Must be able to read and write English legibly
- Must have cognitive skills, including the ability to analyze, reason, and make decisions
- Must have the ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks with attention to detail, and prioritize deadlines in a high-volume production environment
- Must be able to perform responsibilities reliably and confidently
- Must be able to learn and retain new skills and quickly adapt to new technologies
- Must have good time management skills and work well within deadlines and schedules
Essential Job Functions:
- Develops, designs, and produces graphics and layouts for print and digital media
- Digital Savings Guides and 12-16 PG Savings Book print ads
- Design and layout of weekly email marketing content
- Designs digital takeover ads, display ads, and promotional graphics
- Website banner ads/graphics
- Signage for stores and special events
- Social media ads/graphics
- Produces basic ad copy
- Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials
- Plan concept by studying information and materials
- Illustrates the concept by designing a rough layout of art and copy
- Works comfortably with raw images, which require editing
- Detailed photo editing for high-end image use in all advertisements
- Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval
- Coordinates with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
- Maintains technical knowledge through continuous learning to keep skills and industry knowledge current and applicable
Qualifications
Schedule:
The Bi-Mart corporate office is typically open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Hours may vary depending on workload and assignment
Pay:
Bi-weekly
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Bi-Mart. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.