Description
Graphic Designer - ABV Taproom Marketing | Charlotte, NC
WHO WE ARE
Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands. Currently we're made up of four breweries (Victory Brewing, Bold Rock, Sixpoint, Southern Tier Brewing) and one distillery (Southern Tier Distilling). We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities and our corporate headquarters.
WHAT WE DO
Our corporate teams support our family of brands through managing the -back office- work so the team members who support in the production of our products can focus on making great tasting, innovative quality craft beverages. Our shared services team is made up by accounting/finance, human resources, marketing, and sales, who are all skilled in their space and share a love of craft beverages.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
This graphic designer position is responsible for concepting and designing the visual look for ABV Brands and events though Taproom marketing materials. This role will create marketing and sales support assets, as well as other visual marketing collateral that bring brand awareness to ABV brands. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding visual, verbal and written communication skills. A vital part of communication is listening, so candidates must demonstrate acute listening skills to ensure that creative collateral captures all needed details. Given the dynamic nature of a business that both manufactures high-quality beer and operates 12 taprooms, the Graphic Designer will be involved in a large range of integrated communications that are compelling but also must support and align to the brand identity at all times.
Reports to: Creative Manager
Exhibit a strong understanding of brand development, with the ability to push and expand upon existing designs while keeping current brand integrity
Develop web graphics and final designs for implementation in company Taproom websites and social media.
Generating concepts and final designs for taproom marketing and event communications (logos, posters, flyers, etc.).
Create concepts and final designs for environmental graphics for taproom communication, as well as retail and trade opportunities and events.
Maintaining an impeccable archive of graphics, linked to their specific projects, accessible to other team members responsible for the printing and publication of such projects.
Facilitate the artwork proofing process with vendors with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Graduate of college or art school with degree in graphic design or related field
1 - 3 years of related work experience
Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign) and high level understanding of graphic and web design principles, including functional use of HTML, Javascipt, PHP
Experience working within Premier, Final Cut Pro X, and After Effects
Website & CRM experience with an emphasis on Wordpress
Extensive knowledge of Pantone Color Matching System technology
Detailed understanding of technical print requirements, including color separations, composition, and ability to deliver print ready materials
Keen creative design and composition aesthetic with careful attention to detail
Familiarity with tenets of branding and advertising, and ability to create unique work that reflects design standards of the company
Ability to conceptualize and execute design components that complement the suite of company-branded materials and help achieve the company ' s goals
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate and defend design concept, elements and intentions
Team player with positive attitude and ability to incorporate feedback from design team into iterative work
Candidate must be able to work independently within the scope of the assignment, while utilizing productivity software to manage, prioritize and thoroughly communicate project status, and meet deadlines
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and continually evolving environment
Strong portfolio, demonstrating ability to produce effective graphic design work across various styles and purposes
Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Compensation
Exceptional Health Benefits
Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
Incentives & Bonuses
Generous Product Discounts
Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands
Disclaimer
This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.
Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer
