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Division/Department: Marketing / DesignLocation: Numi Tea OaklandJob Title: Graphic Production ArtistReports to: open Title Graphic Designer & Creative

Services Project ManagerEFFECTIVE DATE / REVISION DATEEffective Date Revised On

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONNumi’s Graphic Production Artist assists the Numi Design team on the production of new and existing product packaging, marketing collateral, online promotions, website, event graphics and advertising. Typical duties include but are not limited to: graphics production using design style guide templates, pre-flight formatting and uploading, copy production edits, creation of mockup packaging, and fulfilling routine image requests. Also requires image touchups and formatting. Should be adept in Creative Cloud applications: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop & Acrobat; web platforms such as: Wordpress, Dreamweaver. Good communication skills and the ability to take direction and work collaboratively with others are essential. Should have solid knowledge of printing processes, keen attention to detail, ability to multi-task and juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines, troubleshooting skills and solid design, layout and typography skills. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Handle all production assignments using existing templates including: product packaging, marketing

collateral, website, online marketing, advertisements, sales tools and event graphics. Mockup packages as necessary. Works on monthly e-blasts and newsletters using templates. Handle all daily design requests: image & logo requests, image formatting, uploads & downloads, proofing. Provide updates to Numi website. Work with Marketing and external web programmers and e-com partners. Make image touchups and do image research as necessary. Assist Graphic Designer with all production projects especially production edit phase of project. Keen attention to detail. Must pick up on all edits in production phase of project and ensure streamlined

approach to projects. Multi-task and handle multiple projects at once with ease and grace. Shift priorities as needed. Communicate and collaborate with multiple departments to attain feedback and direction. Meet deadlines and tight timelines for all projects. Maintains production flow by staying on schedule. Keep

track of schedule to ensure the production flow is maintained. Improve production workflow process and procedures on projects Works under direction of Graphic Designer and Chief Brand Officer (CBO) on all projects, meeting Brand

Style Guide and messaging hierarchies. Study other tea companies and the general organic, natural category to understand the marketplace. Understand Numi’s positioning, target markets, and target demographics. Maintain organized files and cleanup of unnecessary files on a consistent and regular basis.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Brainstorm product, packaging and campaign ideas with Design, Sales and Marketing teams.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES Graphic Design degree Fluency in verbal and written English. 2+ years professional Graphic Production experience and agency experience. Attention to Detail High level proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and WordPress Intermediate level of knowledge of layout, type, and color and able to take instructions from CBO/Design

Manager with minimal direction; Completes layouts with little or no supervision. Ability to work with templates and creative briefs.

Experience in drafting professional documents in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience working successfully with a team. Accepts feedback and direction with professionalism, and meets challenges with creativity and aplomb. Basic Project Management skills Strong proofreading skills; Basic copywriting skills for collateral, packaging and ad copy

Quick turnaround of production projects coming up with better techniques and efficiencies. Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment. Current digital portfolio required. Experience in sourcing material, obtaining quotes, and maintaining vendor relationships a plus.

KEY PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal candidate: Possesses an acute attention to detail and has strong organization skills. Has the ability to take and follow direction easily and work collaboratively with multiple team stakeholders.

An individual who is a good listener and excellent communicator. Takes initiative and has a do-it-yourself, results-oriented attitude. Tackles problems and takes independent

action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas and practices self-development.

Works well in a fluid environment, adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.

Has a proven track record managing multiple, simultaneous, high priority tasks with deadlines. Has a strong work ethic, has strong focus and follow-through and will do what it takes to get

the job done. Has the ability to problem solve with solutions oriented approach. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Has an ease in handling stress and multiple projects thrown their way. Knows office PC platform computers and applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and

Power Point. High-level knowledge of Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, & WordPress.

TRAINING/EXPECTATIONS

As a member of the Numi Organic Tea’m, we expect all employees to be accountable for their actions and to challenge team processes. This means having the willingness to claim 100%

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ownership for results, both individually and collectively with others and to “think outside of the box” when it comes to processes, policies, and strategies. Challenging conventional wisdom may lead to new solutions which will improve productivity and company profitability.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university. Graphic Design degree strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standard office environment including extensive use of computer, keyboards, fax, phone. Occasional travel to vendor sites. Light lifting (up to 30 pounds).EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI, , understand the job duties and responsibilities contained within this job description and as described by my immediate supervisor.

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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.