Sr. Graphic Designer

Job Description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Responsible for conceptual development and execution of marketing materials. The Senior Graphic Designer will work with a collaborative team of product developers, product designers, creative design manager, brand manager, copywriter and production artists. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to communicate design objectives to the project team and internal partners. The ideal candidate has a strong level of initiative, requiring the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced retail environment.

• Produce strong and compelling design solutions driven by innovative ideas, understanding the project initiatives and brand objectives.
• Create brand identities that support our company Brand Promise, differentiate Petco as a specialty retailer and that bring our brand positioning to life.
• Create Style Guides for new brands and ensure style guides for existing brands are updated.
• Work with a team of production artists, brand manager, copywriter and cross-functional partners to develop packages from concept to production.
• Attend and support in the preparation of photo shoots
• As needed, art direct in-house and outside resources such as illustrators, photo re-touchers, and other artists to develop elements of package
• Help manage and adhere to established schedules and budgets, while ensuring quality standards are met.
• Thorough understanding of dielines, print production and printing processes on a wide variety of packaging substrates.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.