Full Time Graphic Design Position within the Yuengling Marketing Department

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To work alongside the Marketing Manager & creative department to meet the graphic design needs of the company and our wholesaler network. The company seeks a competent and creative designer that will consult with the sales team, wholesalers and vendors to determine visual requirements that support the organizations business goals. The candidate will need to be a creative, bright, imaginative, flexible and capable designer with strong communication skills commensurate with the environment within a small corporation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Graphic Designer is responsible for the conception, execution, and delivery of a very broad range of materials and projects for print and interactive platforms.Can effectively communicate and coordinate with the in-house design team,social media coordinator,marketing manager, pos manager and sales team to ensure that the visual design is consistent with corporate branding & messaging. Ultimately delivering successful, quality marketing materials to our wholesaler network. The candidate must be capable of leading creative aspects of a project and demonstrate strong project management skills.

REQUIREMENTS:
-Resume & sample sheet (work examples/portfolio)

-BA degree in Graphic Design/Communication Design (Visual Communications)

-Minimum of 2 years experience as a graphic designer in the field
-Proficient in current design programs on a Mac platform: Adobe CS5 Software Suite, Microsoft Office with a strong understanding for PowerPoint presentation design
-Strong and flexible design abilities with solid conceptual skills while maintaining brand standards, as well as push brand development
-Understanding of and experience in corporate branding, layout, and global practices in both print and digital media

-Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressurewith limited resources

-Ability to work independently on strategic issues
-Ability to work with a large variety of projects of varying complexities ranging from advertising, design, interactive to packaging
-Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

-Attention to detail

-Ability to be flexible with project and time management

-Strong written and verbal communication skills

-Ability to work well with other personalities

EXAMPLES OF MATERIALS DESIGNED:

-Programming Materials that will change year to year

-Banners

-Price Cards (case cards)

-Table Tents

-Posters

-Cooler Resets and Stickers

-Danglers and Displays

-POS items

-Billboards

-Transit advertising

-Print/Publication Ads

-Wall graphics

-Outfield signage

-Web banner and landing pages

-Decals

-Slide Shows

-Sell Sheets

-Powerpoint Presentation

-Packaging resize and redesign