Creative Services Professional

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Heidelberg Distributing Company began in 1938, with founder Albert W. Vontz operating the business with “one man and one truck.” Now, Heidelberg services more than 26,000 retail and industry establishments across all counties in Ohio and Kentucky with our office locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lorain, Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio and well as Hebron, Kentucky. Family owned and operated for 84 years; Heidelberg was acquired by Redwood Holdings, another family-owned operation, in 2022. Heidelberg proudly distributes the finest wine, premium beer, quality spirits, and more, to your favorite stores, venues and restaurants. Heidelberg is committed to investing in our 1,600+ Associate base, beverage industry and our communities. With our longstanding history in this industry, Heidelberg continues to thrive, adapt, and lead the way to our customer’s number one choice

JOB SUMMARY

Independently concepting the layout and design for a wide range of projects (posters, banners, menus, feature cards, invites, event programs) predominately for the beer and wine industry in individual markets. Sets up and prints recurrent and specialty jobs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes projects from start to finish including, but not limited to, design, proofs, edits, printing, binding, cutting, and installing grommets
• Copy/text and some art files provided but must research availability when necessary
• Follows brand guidelines for various supplier partners and the Company
• Obtains approval of jobs by submitting proofs to company Associates
• Ability to effectively communicate and meet with company Associates by email, phone and in person
• Completes projects in a timely manner by coordinating with customer and occasionally outside vendors, art services, printers, etc
• Utilizes printing software for imposition, setup and printing
• Ability to organize and prioritize jobs as they are received through our online order form
• Operates printing and finishing equipment and troubleshoots issues as needed
• Orders and inventories paper stock and other consumables
• Coaches and assists associates with proper use of order platform and project solutions

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS  

• Proficient with Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) 
• Time-management, project-management and communication skills a must 
• Graphic design degree preferred or proven experiential skills 
• Experience in a print facility preferred 
• Energetic and team player 
• Deadline-oriented 
• Attention to details 
• Customer-focus 
• Mac proficiency 

 WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position operates in a professional office environment
• Expected hours of work are Monday through Friday during the Company’s regular business hours
• Regular, consistent attendance is required. Dress code is business casual
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to stand; balance; walk; climb stairs; sit; use hands to feel and handle objects, tools or controls, including standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers
• Reach with hands and arms; talk; hear; and have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus
• Lift up to 50lbs, when moving and/or loading paper

Heidelberg Distributing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.