Creative Media & Graphic Designer / Content Creator

Company Overview

Ford’s Gourmet Foods is a family-owned company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 1992.

Our brands include:

• Bone Suckin’ Sauce® – award-winning barbecue sauces, mustards, and seasonings
• Fire Dancer® Jalapeño Peanuts
• Southern Yum® Pecan Brittle

Our products are sold through retailers, distributors, and online across the United States.

Job Overview

Ford’s Produce / Ford’s Gourmet Foods is seeking a Creative Media & Graphic Designer / Content Creator to support our family-owned food brands including: Bone Suckin’ Sauce®, Fire Dancer®, and Southern Yum®.

This role combines graphic design, photography, video production, social media content creation, website support and marketing design. The ideal candidate enjoys both creative work and hands-on production and will help visually grow our brands across digital, print, and social platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Marketing Materials

• Design product labels, advertisements, banners, brochures, catalogs, flyers, and promotional materials.
• Create graphics for websites, email campaigns, and social media.
• Design online advertisements and marketing graphics.
• Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials.
• Assist with trade show booth design, banners, and printed materials.

Social Media Content Creation

• Shoot BBQ recipe videos featuring Bone Suckin’ Sauce products.
• Create and edit TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Capture behind-the-scenes content, product demonstrations, and brand storytelling videos.
• Format content for different social media platforms.
• Maintain an organized digital library of social media photos and videos.

Photography

• Photograph food products for marketing and e-commerce.
• Capture cooking scenes and lifestyle photography for brand promotion.
• Ensure accurate product representation using proper lighting and composition.

Video Production

• Record video using professional cameras, lighting, and stabilization equipment.
• Plan video shoots including scripts, shot lists, and storyboards.
• Edit videos using professional software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Produce polished, engaging videos for marketing and educational use.

Website & Digital Marketing

• Assist with website design and updates using CMS platforms such as WordPress.
• Create and upload website graphics and marketing content.
• Help implement SEO improvements including metadata and site structure.
• Assist with email marketing campaigns including graphic design and layout.

Packaging & Product Development

• Create packaging mockups and product concept visuals.
• Assist with visual development for new product launches.

Printing & Production

• Operate in-house printing equipment when needed.
• Prepare files for print production and check proofs for quality.

Administrative & Customer Support (Occasional)

• Answer company phones occasionally and direct calls appropriately.
• Assist customers with phone orders when needed.
• Provide basic product information to customers calling about company brands.

Data & File Management

• Maintain organized digital folders for design assets and marketing materials.
• Back up files regularly on company storage systems.

Skills & Qualifications

• Graphic design experience (Adobe Creative Suite preferred).
• Photography skills, particularly food or product photography.
• Video shooting and editing experience.
• Experience creating short-form social media video content.
• Understanding of social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Basic knowledge of WordPress or website CMS platforms preferred.
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a small business environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with BBQ cooking content, recipe videos, food marketing, or brand storytelling is highly valued.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must pass pre-employment math and reading testing and Clerical Test
• Candidates must Provide a Portfolio which includes Both Video and Graphic design experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package including:
  • Health Insurance (Employer Paid)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
  • 401K with employer 4% match
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid time off (Employer Paid)
  • Vacation (Employer Paid)
  • Referral program (Employer Paid)
  • AAA membership (Employer Paid)
  • Accident Policy (Employer Paid)
  • Monthly Produce Box
  • Thanksgiving Turkey
  • Anniversary Recognition
  • Christmas Awards Party
  • Christmas Bonus

Plus, choose from a range of optional benefits to personalize your coverage:

• Dental and vision insurance plans to meet your individual needs
• Aflac supplemental insurance for added protection against illness or injury

Work Environment

Work takes place in an office and warehouse environment including:

• Concrete floors
• Open office workspace
• Stairs
• Warehouse setting