Marketing Associate w/ Quilting Experience

Overview:

**This Marketing Associate

position is a salaried, exempt position. Starting pay based on experience and education levels. Typical working hours for the position are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Candidates for this position must reside in the Northwest Ohio Region or be willing to relocate to the area.

The Marketing Associate position is eligible for an attractive benefit package on the 90th day of employment. Benefits include 401k with company match and full medical, dental, and vision insurance package.

Checker Distributors is a family-owned company that has been in business for over 70 years, and is continuing to grow! Don't get lost in the crowd working for a huge corporation! If you want to work somewhere that you can truly make an impact, this is the place for you! Many of our employees have worked here long-term, because they enjoy the casual atmosphere and culture of caring leadership! Checker consistently evolves to keep up with an ever-changing business environment, creating stability and growth for our workforce! Don't miss out on the opportunity to work somewhere that you will be able to truly enjoy your job!

Job Purpose:

This Marketing Associate is responsible for print & digital layout production for publications using predetermined templates, Adobe InDesign, and the Easy Catalog plugin. Knowledge and operation of in-house digital printers is a must. The Associate needs to be comfortable demonstrating quilting and sewing techniques for product videos. An awareness of current sewing and quilting trends and the ability to write content for the shop owner audience are important.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare files for print and electronic use
Operate and maintain Richo and Canon digital printers
Be the main point of contact with software support and printer issues
Review, proofread, and edit new pattern submissions for accuracy, content, flow, and branding
Sew samples as needed to verify instructions or for in-house/show displays
Create/edit images for patterns as needed
Create content for product videos on how-to, product, and class programs
Follow branding standards and Checker specifications for video, photography, and print
Continual education to learn and stay current on technology

Requirements

Quilting knowledge, with good pattern reading and comprehension is a MUST.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat and ability to learn or have working skills using the Easy Catalog plugin for InDesign
Ability to learn our online pattern submission template
Preferred associate degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Business, Sales, or related field
Preferred 2+ years experience in project coordination/management in an agency or in-house Marketing Department

Other Skills:
Technical and creative writing skills, with knowledge of grammar, proofreading, and editing
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
Working knowledge of Google Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Calendar
Familiarity with both Mac and PC operating systems
Good math skills
Excellent time management skills; able to work under pressure and handle tight deadlines
Self-motivated, confident, energetic and creative
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Team player with the ability to be flexible
Familiar with social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest
Ability to multi-task and good organization skills are essential

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