Graphic Designer- Multimedia

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Summary:

The Graphic Designer – Multimedia is an integral part of the creation and management of the visual look for all PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiary brands, helping ensure marketing materials are visually engaging, consistent, and effective at communicating products and information to target audiences.  

Responsibilities:

• Work within the Marcom creative team to concept, design, and execute advertising and marketing assets from ideation to delivery, including video content, digital ads, email, website, social media assets, print ads, collateral materials, catalogs, posters, logos, brochures, and other materials that visually communicate key brand and product information.
• Propose and execute compelling design solutions that drive engagement and translate consumer data and business objectives into visual concepts and assets.
• Create short and long-form video and other digital content for use on subs’ social/digital channels.
• Assist with creation or updating of brand guidelines, contribute to rebranding efforts through compelling and effective packaging/label design and various marketing channels.
• Collaborate with the project management team to execute all creative deliverables, meeting deadlines and staying within budget.
• Engage with CD, Director of Creative Services and subsidiary stakeholders and others as needed to ensure full understanding, context, and scope of creative projects, and solicit feedback.
• Present creative concepts to stakeholders, providing strategic context around creative decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in graphic design or related field of study.
• 1+ years of experience in graphic design, both print and digital, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and/or Illustrator and Mac OS Systems (Adobe Creative Cloud).
• Understanding of HTML & CSS, illustration and video/animation.
• Experience in motion design (After Effects/Premiere Pro) and Adobe Dimension or 3D software is a huge plus.
• Knowledge of digital production, including motion graphics, banner design, and UI/UX design.
• Knowledge and solid practice/evidence of a strong design aesthetic, style variations, and awareness of design trends and innovations.
• Proven ability to create assets for a variety of audiences, brands, and industries, for multi-platform ad campaigns including digital and print/traditional channels
• Strong presentation skills, ability to articulate creative strategy and hear constructive feedback
• Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to new technologies and digital marketing trends, keeping skills and industry knowledge current
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to collaborate.

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns, temporary or part-time employees, do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health. 

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.

Fitness Reimbursement

We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.

William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund

Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.  

Tuition Reimbursement

After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.

Parental Leave

Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Please see our CCPA disclosure for more information.

Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screen.