Graphic Designer

Meet Upper Lakes Foods

Upper Lakes Foods is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

Graphic Designer for Upper Lakes Foods

Bring your creativity to life and see your work make an impact.

We're looking for a creative and collaborative Graphic Designer to join our team. In this role, you'll create eye-catching print and digital materials that support our sales, marketing, merchandising, and customer programs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety. Your designs could appear on everything from menus and social media to signage, customer promotions, food show materials, and even our trucks on the road. This is an onsite role in Cloquet, MN.

What You'll Do

• Design print and digital materials, including advertisements, menus, brochures, catalogs, posters, signage, social media graphics, email graphics, and promotional pieces.
• Develop creative concepts using typography, imagery, color, and layout.
• Take projects from initial concept through revisions and final production.
• Partner with sales, marketing, culinary, category management, and other teams to bring ideas to life.
• Maintain a consistent brand look and feel across materials and platforms.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and work with printers and outside vendors.
• Create materials for food shows, company events, promotions, and customer programs.
• Edit and retouch images as needed.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience creating both print and digital materials.
• Strong creative and visual design skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Photography experience is a plus but not required.

Why This Role Is Exciting

You won't be designing the same thing every day. Your work will show up across a variety of channels and environments, from digital campaigns and customer materials to events, signage, menus, promotions, and even trucks on the road.

If you enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals, collaborating with different teams, and seeing your creative work put into action, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio or examples of recent graphic design work demonstrating experience with both print and digital design.

Full job description available on the Upper Lakes Foods Careers page.

"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin."