What’s it like to be a Graphic Designer?

<section class="wp-block-reyrey-js-section"><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-column"><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">Here at Reynolds, the artists make our innovation something that is visually intriguing. To gain an idea of what life is like as a graphic designer at Reynolds and Reynolds, we sat down with Danika, Michael, and Jenny on the design team and asked them a few questions…</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">What is a broad description of your job?</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">D: Our team uses type and image to create meaning.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">M: The images I create help with marketing, and they do a lot of visual problem solving.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">J: Our job is to create compelling visuals to help support product sales.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">What is the most rewarding part of working on the design team?</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">D: You can own your product in a way. You create it and then work with it through all of the stages of development. You’re with it every step of the way.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">M: It’s neat to see the designs in action.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">J: Developing the voice or brand of the product. We make the ideas visual and then help to create fun campaigns.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">What has been your favorite project(s) so far?</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">D: Reynolds has a number of products currently undergoing updates or rebranding, and it’s fun to work on those newer projects. There’s more flexibility. The projects are fun, light, and energetic.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">J: I work on the more established projects and products. It is challenging, but fun. There’s a ton of variety with the work I can do.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">What makes this team work successfully?</span></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">D: Coffee. We love coffee. And food. It is something we bond over.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">M: Our group loves team building, like getting lunch together, and there’s an overall good team spirit.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">J: Everyone is responsible.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">What advice would you give to someone applying for </span><strong>a graphic design position?</strong></div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">D: Have a good portfolio. It needs to be professional, but it should also be fun.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">M: Be able to talk about your work and explain it. Be able to answer the question “why did you make those visual decisions?”</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">J: Love the process, have something to offer, and be ready to be part of a team. When you get the job, bring snacks!</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">The design team also mentioned during the interview they have the latest software, and they have access to tutorials and a library of fonts. And, they said they loved working for Reynolds because they have the materials they needed for visually stunning campaigns.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">If you are interested in applying to be a <a href="http://www.reyrey.com/career/JobPostings/JobDetails.aspx?id=5777&lo… designer</a> at Reynolds, email your resume directly to Apply@reyrey.com.</div><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"> </div></div></section>

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