Assistant Graphic Designer

Join Houchens Food GroupJoin a growing team at Houchens Food Group, Inc and own your future. Houchens Food Group 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, leading 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.This is an in-office position (non remote). This is a design-first role focused primarily on graphic design production, with secondary responsibilities in video shooting, editing, and post-production. The position will serve as the internal lead for video projects; however, video is not currently a full-time workload. Provide tactical support for marketing initiatives across grocery, hardware, QSR, and convenience formats. assigned retail formats.Essential DutiesGraphic Design & Production ArtDesign 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.Video Production & EditingEdit 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.Marketing & Creative SupportWork 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.RequirementsQualificationsBachelor'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 workKnowledgeProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesignExperience with Adobe Premiere Pro preferred; After Effects experience is a plusProficient in Canva to provide brand templates for content teamsProficient in design principles including layout, typography, color, and brand consistencyExperience with video production including composition, lighting, audio, storytelling, and post-production workflowsStrong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced retail environmentStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams, take feedback constructively, and revise work efficientlyAbility to work independently while supporting creative and marketing team goalsFamiliarity with social media content formats, motion graphics, photography, and print production preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with advertising production systems a plus