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Specialist, Graphic Designer** **Position Profile

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative **Production Print Graphic Designer** to join our team. This role focuses on designing and preparing high-quality print materials that align with brand standards and production specifications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac, follow brand guidelines provided by customers, and balance a workload of **70% production print** and **30% design work** —including file fixes, preflighting, templating, and occasional full design projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

+ Demonstrates excellent customer service and represents Ricoh professionally.

+ Strong organizational, customer service, and follow-up skills.

+ Develops artistic concepts into visual media.

+ Designs using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver on Mac and PC platforms.

+ Provides graphic consultation and support to internal and client stakeholders.

+ Responsible for production art including layout for print, packaging, advertising, point-of-purchase, and digital graphics.

+ Meets customer quality and design requirements.

+ Designs and formats multi-page documents using style sheets and mapping.

+ Stays current with industry trends, ideas, and technologies.

+ Uses innovation to meet design briefs within cost, time, and client constraints.

+ Adheres to legal requirements related to duplication, printing, software, and fonts.

+ Follows production schedules and meets deadlines.

+ Consults with clients and staff to identify graphic needs, budget constraints, and project timelines.

+ Reviews proofs and collaborates with printers on production.

+ Manages digital asset libraries and technologies.

+ May coordinate and lead other designers.

+ Creates and conceptualizes brand identities using logos, layouts, and color palettes.

+ Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Certifications)

+ Bachelor’s degree in Design preferred, or equivalent coursework/certification.

+ Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

+ Proven design and layout abilities.

+ Minimum of 3 years of related experience.

+ Print production experience preferred.

+ Project management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Strong graphic design and layout skills.

+ Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

+ Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.

+ Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and output standards.

+ High attention to detail.

+ Creativity and problem-solving skills.

+ Deadline-oriented mindset.

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Demands

+ Typically works in an office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and noise levels.

+ Regular internal contact with team members and external contact with clients, vendors, and the public.

+ Work assignments may require developing new solutions to resolve problems.

+ Physical effort may include walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

+ Moderate dexterity required for operating tools and equipment (e.g., keyboard, calculator, hand tools).

_Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions._

Come Create at Ricoh:

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

Invest in Yourself:

At Ricoh, you can:

+ Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.

+ Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.

+ Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.

+ Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually

+ Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.