Graphic Artist

Wilmar LLC, proud owner of Performance Tool and other brands, is a leading supplier of quality tools to major retailers and distributors throughout North America and internationally. We’re growth oriented, customer obsessed, and proud of our history while being focused on building an even better team for tomorrow. Come grow with us!

We are looking for a Graphic Artist to join our design team to help deliver designs for various products. As a member of our design team, you will contribute to the creation of packaging designs that not only meet company guidelines but also resonate with the target audience, comply with regulations, and enhance the overall brand image.

This position is 100% on site in Kent, WA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure packaging artwork aligns with the company's established brand guidelines, including logo usage, color schemes, and typography.
• Work closely with design teams to bring conceptual designs to fruition while maintaining brand consistency.
• Understand and implement packaging specifications, including dimensions, bleed, and any unique requirements such as die lines and fold lines.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on artwork to identify and rectify errors, ensuring a high level of accuracy before production.
• Coordinate with print houses, manufacturers, or packaging suppliers to align production capabilities and specifications.
• Work within specified timelines to deliver packaging artwork according to production schedules, product launches, or marketing campaigns.
• Be adaptable to changes in project scope, timelines, or design directions, while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality packaging artwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED; 2+ year design degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design, creative design, production artwork and print services
• Proficiency in Mac OSX, Adobe Creative Suite software and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of photography techniques and equipment.
• Strong time management, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Creativity and innovative thinking with attention to detail.
• Able to work cross-functionally with various internal teams.

Wilmar, LLC. benefits include:

• Annual incentive plan
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Medical insurance (United Health Care NexusACO base plan with 2 PPO buy up options)
• Delta Dental insurance (up to $2,000 annual benefit)
• Vision (United Healthcare)
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Group Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)
• Company Paid AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Paid time off: vacation and sick time
• Seven paid holidays
• Employee discount on Wilmar, LLC products

Wilmar, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.#LI-ONSITE