Jr. Creative Services Associate

Are you a recent college graduate looking for a role that will call on your creative and technical graphic design skills? Do you enjoy building tools that make it easier for you and others to design? Do you love a well designed piece of merch? Do you want to work for one of PPAI’s “Best Places to Work”?

Role Description:

As a JR. Creative Services Associate at Pop! Promos, you will primarily work with our overseas team of designers, developing design templates that they will use to create product mockups for brands. This role reports to the Creative Team Manager and works closely with the Product Development and Marketing teams. Pop! places great emphasis on employee training and development. This is a great opportunity for you to gain valuable experience & grow within the company, where we are always promoting from within. 

This role is an exempt hybrid position located in Philadelphia, PA with an opportunity to take advantage of our work-from-anywhere policy 2 days a week.  

**A graphic design portfolio should be submitted with your application**

Core Responsibilities:

• Create efficient .psd and .ai design templates for team members to use when designing product mockups in conjunction with new product launch.
• Maintaining and updating existing design templates to ensure continued functionality
• Support the training of our overseas creative team on utilizing design templates.
• Anticipate potential technical issues from the overseas team and be prepared to help solve.  
• Read and interpret brand guidelines to help guide overseas teams in design direction for high value opportunities.
• QC virtual designs to ensure product manufacturing limitations.
• Understand product lines and provide feedback to the artist on product limitations and best practices.
• Involved in product launch process as needed
• Liaise with the Marketing team
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements

• Associates degree required in a design field or 2+ years of relevant work experience. 
• Proficient understanding in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to read and understand brand guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Ability to quickly and accurately solve problems.
• Ability to plan and execute a project to ensure tight deadlines are met.
• Self-motivated and able to multitask. 

Why work with us?

Pop! Promos is an award-winning company recognized by PPAI as a “Greatest Company to Work For” and is one of the fastest growing suppliers in the $25B U.S. Branded Merchandise Industry. Our focus is on delivering excellent products & customer service to the highest performing distributors in North America. We are a people-first company that values hard work, innovation, collaboration, and employee career growth.We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, a hybrid work environment and a fun culture!

• Health Insurance,  including vision and dental
• Retirement plan with company match
• Frequent company-sponsored team activities
• Paid personal days and holidays
• Hybrid work environment
• Summer Fridays
• Dog-friendly office

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.