Careers at JKD Brands
Join a team that creates and supplies top tier packaging to Alaskans.
Are you looking for a job in Anchorage? Consider joining the JKD Brands team! We are a local small business that specializes in packaging, packaging design, graphic design, and labels.
JKD Brands was established in 2015 to support the Alaskan market with packaging supplies and design. We do many things including supplying wholesale packaging, printing labels on demand, and graphic design work. Our company helps clients with packaging projects from start to finish.
If you’re interesting in joining the JKD Team, see what positions we currently have available below. We look forward to seeing your job application!
JKD’s Company Culture Includes:
- Working in an exciting and growing industry in a team that strives for group success.
- A collaborative environment that encourages new ideas and values the voices of individual employees.
- Opportunities for advancement within the company.
- A unique place to learn and grow with some talented, kind, and all-round awesome colleagues!
Open Positions
Graphic Designer
Title: Graphic Designer
Hours: Full-time; approximately 40 hours per-week, including occasional voluntary overtime opportunities. Work week lasts from Monday to Friday. Normal working hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. everyday with one hour off for lunch.
Role and Responsibilities: Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following.
- Assemble & review incoming packaging and labeling orders.
- Design custom packaging & labels using graphics & labeling software.
- Creation of media, including photos & videos.
- Assist customers by providing solutions to their business challenges.
- Create logos, branding materials, & marketing collateral.
- Print regulatory compliant labels, perform monthly inventory.
- Create social media posts, and website content.
What We’re Looking For:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to “connect the dots” and follow a logical course of action to achieve goals.
- Able to work independently and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs.
- Proficiency using graphics software including Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Able to multi-task and work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Must be cannabis-friendly; cannabis industry knowledge is a plus.
- Graphic arts experience.
- Degree in Graphic Design or related subject.
Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, listening, reading information on computer screen, typing on computer keyboard, lifting up to 50 pounds.
Licenses & Certifications Required: Applicant must have valid state of Alaska driver’s license, and be able to pass a background check. Diploma or certificate in Graphic Arts related field.
Equipment Used: Personal computer, Microsoft Office software, Adobe Creative Suite, label printers, graphics & labeling software, PoS hardware & software.
Benefits: Six paid holidays annually. Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning. One week of paid vacation after two years full-time employment. Two weeks paid vacation after four years employment.