Graphic Designer with Big Rock Brewery
Closing Date of Opportunity: 7/29/2022
Name or Organization: Big Rock Brewery
Contact Email: jobs@bigrockbeer.com
Website: https://www.bigrockbeer.com
Post Content: In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock Brewery Inc. (“Big Rock”) to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, ciders (Rock Creek Cider® series) and custom-crafted private label products keep us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer trends of today.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
We have an great opportunity for proved graphic designer to join the OG of craft beer! This is an excellent opportunity for a creative detail-oriented, organized, independent thinking, intermediate level practitioner looking to further advance their career. Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing and working with our Marketing team you will be a key contributor on the tactical implementation of the marketing strategies related to Big Rock’s portfolio of Beer, Cider and Ready-to-Drink beverages. Understanding and adhering to brand standards and working with internal stakeholders to assess needs and make recommendations you will create various pieces of work that are aligned to our corporate brand standards and strategy.
In this role you will:
• Developing content that follows each Brands tone of voice and brand guidelines
• Create static and animated assets for multiple channels, including digital, display and email. Development of print collateral, packaging design, POS in-store displays.
• Develop asset templates and brand standards to enhance our brand content across multiple platforms.
• Communicate concepts and work with team members from various departments to create design solutions that accomplish business and project goals
• Take initiative on all projects without being reminded of meetings and deadlines Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years professional graphic design experience working in a studio or agency
• Ability to create work and present ideas to a variety of audiences
• Strong Visual design skills – layout, color, balance, communication hierarchy
• Ability to take files from design to print ready to be sent for digital and offset printing.
• Attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to design meaningful and integrated marketing campaign visuals.
• Experience in relevant lifestyle, craft beer or consumer packaged goods spaces is a plus.
• Must be adept at engaging with all types of scenarios and personalities inside and outside of the brewery including but not limited to: brewers, chefs, artists, makers, co-workers, fans and vendors.
• In-depth understanding of visual trends/technology and ability to apply these to everyday tasks.
• Must be highly organized and deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous requests and projects.
• Able to communicate design intention, collaborate in group discussion and pivot quickly.
• A love for craft beer and understanding
• Ability to articulate ideas to be clearly understood by both creative and non-technical peers & colleagues.
• Open mindedness and curios about design and current creative trends
• Ownership and commitment to excellent work
• Multimedia knowledge is an asset.
If you are interested in joining a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, success focused organization please submit your resume and a portfolio of work examples by email directly to jobs@bigrockbeer.com. Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.