Assistant Graphic Designer

Description

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).

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 DUTIES

Graphic Design & Production Art

• 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.

Video Production & Editing

• 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.

Marketing & Creative Support

• 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.

Portfolio Requirement

A portfolio is required to be considered for this role. Please include a link to your portfolio website or a link to a downloadable PDF with your application. If using Google Drive, Dropbox, or another cloud-based link, please make sure file permissions allow access.

We are especially interested in examples of:

• Work that shows strong layout, typography, hierarchy, and attention to detail
• Brand-focused graphic design
• Print and digital marketing pieces, such as flyers, posters, social graphics, ads, signage, or email graphics
• Photography, video, or motion work, especially for product, food, retail, lifestyle, social, or promotional use

Candidates are not expected to have examples in every category, but portfolios should show strong design fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to create polished work for real-world marketing needs.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 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
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Ability to travel to company stores and complete work-related errands as needed.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.

Knowledge

• 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