Patterson Companies is hiring: Senior Graphics Designer in Saint Paul

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

As a Senior Graphic Designer you are responsible for creating high quality graphic design solutions that tell a compelling story across a wide variety of mediums, managing and coordinating all aspects of medium to complex creative projects. You will work as part of a team that includes copywriters, project management, proofing and print and video services to develop both digital and printed content. You will work collaboratively with marketing managers and align work to marketing/creative briefs. You will be responsible to ensure that brand identity standards are applied and maintain accuracy throughout development and revision cycles.

Essential Functions

Provides mentoring and guidance for other Graphic Designers

Provides design work and coordinates the design and production for medium to complex marketing communication projects

With minimum input from Manager. conducts photo shoots to produce advertising photographs as needed. Create artwork as necessary to achieve promotion goals. Work with images as needed to provide accurate and pleasing graphics.

During development, works with project manager to help gather and provide information as it relates to the project.

Technically reviews (preflight) electronic prepress documents to ensure that they will print correctly

Prepares electronic documents for archiving

Works with print buyer to achieve technical accuracy and to implement appropriate design techniques and standards

With minimum input from Manager, identifies trends and styles in advertising and design implementing them where appropriate

Possesses knowledge of current technology as it relates to advertising and design

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in design or equivalent related experience and 2-4 years professional graphic design experience and 2-4 years in a corporate B2B setting

Preferred Requirements

Healthcare industry experience

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated working knowledge of Creative Suite including InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Expert understanding of design principles and techniques

Demonstrated working knowledge of AI, Workfront and Canto preferred

Experience with storyboarding, video and motion graphics preferred

Expert in project management and direct marketing advertising

Expert in preparing artwork, images, typography and layout

Effective communication skills

Understanding of four-color printing process

Strong collaboration skills

Ability to be in the office multiple days a week

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Communicate/Hearing Frequently

Communicate/Talking Frequently

Transport/Carrying Occasionally

Transport/Lifting Occasionally

Environmental Conditions

Office: This position is a hybrid position for which team members will have to operate in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services.

What's In It For You: (https://www.pattersoncompanies.com/join-us/)

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program

401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Educational Assistance Program

Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

$60,400.00 - $78,533.33

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Patterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.