MK Graphic Designer II

Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.

We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue hitting over $2 billion dollars. We now have over 4,000 employees and operate in 19 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. 

The Graphic Designer II has a minimum of 3 years of work experience, meets the qualifications of Graphic Designer, and has additional specialized skills in areas such as print production, publication design, or project management. The Graphic Designer II
must show at least an intermediate level of competency in the areas of typography and layout, and an advanced understanding of photo selection and editing. Additionally, the Graphic Designer II should demonstrate an advanced understanding of file building and printing techniques, and assist in training coworkers who are still developing their expertise in those areas. A Graphic Designer II must be a clear visual communicator with proven strategic thinking, able to articulate and display a maturing graphic design philosophy. Those with this title should be proactive in identifying areas of improvement in all of his or her areas of responsibility.

Essential

• Visually communicates the key messages of the company, its brands, and products.
• Ability to produce work in compliance with existing brand guidelines, and able to guide others with that expertise.
• Strong understanding of typographic principles.
• Works collaboratively with writers, photographers, and design team.
• Project and time management skills.
• Presents work to Associate Creative Director and Creative Director.
• Advanced understanding of prepress work, printing processes, and ability to troubleshoot print ready files.
• Takes ownership of projects.
• Is a life-long learner, and a relevant, career designer; stays up-to-date on industry standards, trends, and best practices.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues with files and equipment.

Additional

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
• Work overtime as needed.

                                                                                    Supervision of Others

• Assist in training coworkers with less advanced skills.

Essential

• Three to six years of experience as a designer, demonstrating strengths in branding and marketing
• Strong design portfolio that exhibits not only a passion for high-quality graphic design, but also an understanding of marketing and branding communications.
• Portfolio work that demonstrates critical thinking skills, both creatively, and strategically.
• Formal education in graphic design recommended.
• Competency and experience with the Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite.
• 30 wpm typing.
• Detailed work and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Communicate (hearing & speech) with individuals in person and by phone.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Sit with intermittent walking.
• Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, writing, etc.
• Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.

Additional

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Graphic Arts preferred.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.

                                                                             Reasonable Accommodation

Essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to him/herself or others.

Melaleuca is one of the leading Health and Wellness companies in the world. We manufacture and distribute nutritional, pharmaceutical, personal care, facial care, home hygiene, and other wellness products and distribute them directly to the consumer through a full-service catalog and Internet shopping system. We carefully craft products used every day with the highest standards of safety, health, and wellness in mind.

This revolutionary system is changing the way hundreds of thousands of people shop by eliminating middlemen and reducing marketing and distribution costs. This enables the company to spend more on research and high-quality, ecologically-sensible ingredients, while maintaining reasonable prices.

Great culture - flexibility is a must in this position; you'll become a part of a fast-paced team dedicated to a feel-good lifestyle brand dedicated to changing lives. Like the rest of Melaleuca, we are proud to be part of a values-driven organization that treats employees with respect. Our employees and their families enjoy company parties and countless discounts around the community. We implement a very real open-door policy, and all employees are on a first name basis—it feels more like a family than a multi-national corporation.

Safe, uncrowded, affordable - nestled in the heart of beautiful Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls is a prosperous and vibrant community, as well as the gateway to recreational paradise. This unique setting provides numerous opportunities for total wellness -- social, physical, financial, and emotional. If you love outdoor activities, this is the place for you, with the Snake River running right through town, the Rocky Mountains dominating the horizon, and Yellowstone less than a 2-hour drive away.

Excellent compensation - in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.