Assistant Graphic Designer

Description

Join a growing team at Houchens Food Group, Inc and own your future. Houchens Food Group, Inc (HFG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Houchens Industries, Inc. Houchens Industries is recognized as one of the largest, most successful, and most diversified 100% wholly owned S Corporation ESOPs in the country.

Houchens Food Group is known within the industry as a fearless innovator and smart competitor, Houchens Food Group leads the way with creative retail formats, outstanding service, and a commitment to the communities we serve. Houchens Food Group has a full roster of brands that are both franchised and owned including, but not limited to: Price Less IGA, Subway, Slim Chickens, Shell, Ace Hardware and more. Houchens Food Group offers a breadth of career opportunities to our employee-owners as well as a competitive compensation and benefits program to lead and support successful careers.

General Description

This is an in-office position (non remote).

• Design and update production-ready assets including flyers, posters, presentations, business cards, direct mail, outdoor billboards, digital graphics, and other marketing materials.
• Develop layouts for printed, digital, and video-related assets as assigned.
• Update existing design templates and create new layouts while maintaining brand standards and visual consistency.
• Shoot video content for promotions, marketing campaigns, press releases, social media, and internal communications.

• Edit and produce video content using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, & Canva.
• Perform post-production tasks including color correction, basic audio editing, formatting, and exporting final video files.
• Assist with production planning including creative direction, storyboarding, location scouting, and shoot preparation.
• Set up and operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment as needed.
• Create basic motion graphics or animated graphics when needed; motion graphics experience is preferred but not required.
• Prepare, package, and review approved artwork with print vendors to ensure accuracy and quality print production.
• Support creative requests including mock-ups, social media graphics, promotional materials, presentations, and internal communication assets.
• Ensure all creative materials are accurate, organized, and delivered according to project timelines.

• Work closely with the Marketing Managers & Directors to execute creative concepts, campaign needs, and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Houchens departments and subsidiaries to provide creative support as needed.
• Support marketing initiatives through clean, professional, and effective visual communication.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for print, digital, and video projects.
• Take creative direction and feedback constructively while revising work efficiently.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced retail marketing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Design, Video Production, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in graphic design, multimedia design, video production, or a related creative role preferred; recent graduates with a strong portfolio will also be considered.
• Experience with graphic design production, print layout, digital design, and/or marketing creative preferred.
• Experience shooting and editing video content preferred.
• Portfolio required, including graphic design samples and video work

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro preferred; After Effects experience is a plus
• Proficient in Canva to provide brand templates for content teams
• Proficient in design principles including layout, typography, color, and brand consistency
• Experience with video production including composition, lighting, audio, storytelling, and post-production workflows
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, take feedback constructively, and revise work efficiently
•  Ability to work independently while supporting creative and marketing team goals
• Familiarity with social media content formats, motion graphics, photography, and print production preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with advertising production systems a plus