Digital Artist Graphic Design

Who We Are

At JonnyPops our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments align with our core values and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.

Based in Elk River MN JonnyPops develops manufactures distributes and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target Costco Publix Kroger Cub along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.

Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012 JonnyPop mission is to make A Better Pop for a Better World! JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed spreading kindness every day.

Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the companys success. Join our team and help us makeA Better Pop for a Better World!

Job Summary

We are seeking a curious imaginative and forward-thinking Digital Artist to join our energetic and passionate marketing and creative this role you will partner closely with the Manager Art & Design and the Marketing team to develop engaging on-brand content that supports our marketing product sales teams and beyond. This role will design and produce a wide range of visual assets including owned and paid digital content traditional ads sales tools/collateral physical items like SWAG and experiential elements content for omni-channel marketing campaigns and will support on packaging. Your versatility creativity and collaborative skills will play a crucial role in enhancing our brand identity and driving effective communication across various platforms and channels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Multi-Purpose Design Ninja:

• Design and produce a wide range of visual assets owned and paid digital marketing content traditional advertising sales tools/collateral event/tradeshow materials physical SWAG items content for omni-channel marketing campaigns and packaging design and support.

• Follow brand guidelines and be a gatekeeper of the brand.

• Sketch concepts to visually articulate ideas.

• Illustrate custom visuals that enhance our branding and messaging.

• Work on production related tasks such as prepping packaging files and creating/exporting image assets..

Collaborative Creator:

• Collaborate with the Creative Lead designers CEO/Founder and other team members or agencies to understand project objectives to ensure positive and successful project outcomes.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute magical ideas to elevate our creative output.

• Participate and play a support role for photo and video productions.

• Collaborate and take constructive feedback from multiple project stakeholders during design process to get to successful outcomes.

• Partner as needed with outside agencies and partners to bring projects to life.

Project Management:

• Manage own work and multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely delivery and on budget of high-quality design work and effectively be able to communicate if deadlines are in jeopardy.

• Work within project management systems like Wrike Asana or others to collaborate across teams..

Consumer Curiosity at Core:

• Be a champion of the brand and the consumer in every piece of creative touched.

• Utilize and bring forward consumer insights to improve the design.

• Stay updated on design trends and industry best practices specifically in the food and beverage industry to continually enhance our visual communication strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in design with a proven track record of innovative thinking and strategic projects.
• Bachelors degree in graphic arts design visual communications and/or demonstrated equivocal experience in a graphic designer role.

• High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop Illustrator InDesign and other relevant software is essential.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively through ambiguous projects by leaning into collaboration.

• A genuine passion for creativity consumers and innovation with a keen interest in food and beverage trends.

• Proven illustrations and sketching skills.

• Desire for high-growth entrepreneurial environment.

• Naturally curious with an appreciation for ambiguity and the ability to embrace the test and learn mentality in pursuit of continuous improvement.

• Portfolio of proven brand work for real and/or theoretical brands showcasing ability to translate brand into creative assets that tell the brand story.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Follow hygienic practices when handling any food items e.g. for donations

• Clearly reflect food safety and quality as part of the JP brand when planning and executing projects and while interacting with relevant external stakeholders.
  

Ideal Candidates Also Possess

• Web-design experience and working within a content management system.

• History working within a project management system.

• A curiosity for copywriting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65000.00 - $80000.00 per year

JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• DCFSA
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• FTO/PTO
• EAP Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Sick & Safe Leave
• 401k
• Company Sponsored Meal Plan

* Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.