Design Manager / Lead Graphic Designer

Description of the offer

2 Towns is looking for a seasoned Design Manager / Lead Graphic Designer who will provide design leadership and expertise for our team. The successful candidate will help guide the visual identity of our brands, create compelling package designs for our products, and will oversee all design projects from concept to completion.

This role consists of two important graphic design roles in the Marketing department; Design Manager and Lead Graphic Designer.

The Design Manager function of the role will lead the design process from planning and prioritizing design projects with stakeholders throughout the company to organizing, assigning and carrying out day-to-day design work. The Design Manager works with a team of internal & external designers to effectively and consistently execute projects on time and at a high caliber that maintains and follows a consistent brand strategy and aesthetic.

The Lead Graphic Designer function of the role will utilize their graphic design skills to create and/or contribute toward design work wherever most appropriate and effective in executing the highest quality deliverable possible. Provide relevant direct management supervision to internal Graphic Designers and direct guidance to the external Graphic Designer team.

2 Towns Ciderhouse aspires to create craft beverages that are accessible to the people, utilizing the most advanced production standards, and quality Northwest ingredients, without being afraid to do things a little differently. Much like our product, 2 Towns as a company is fun, unique, and filled with energy. Our crew is what makes what we do possible, and we are committed to fostering an environment of fairness, empowerment, and security.

Our ideal candidate will have a mastery of design principles, as well as a strong understanding of business and marketing concepts, which will be intentionally and thoughtfully woven together, with the ability to explain and justify their recommendations to stakeholders. Experience working both as an individual and leading teams to generate graphics for print medium as well as for screen.

After six months, you’ll know you were successful if:

• You have developed a deep understanding of our company, processes, and family of brands and have begun to leverage your design expertise to lead our design processes and continue to build and polish our brand image through design.
• Design timelines are being executed more reliably ahead of schedule, and our packaging and brand collateral are noticeably improving in brand consistency, impactfulness, and effectiveness.

If this opportunity ignites your passion for design and you’re excited to help grow and evolve our family of brands, we encourage you to apply!

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years or older
• Education: College degree in graphic design or related field
• Experience: 8 years in a similar or related field
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, Acrobat)

• Familiarity with PMS color management for off-set press printing
• Experience designing marketing materials / graphics for business, consumer goods, or commercial packaging
• Experience working with a team to create project deliverables
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Business Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits:

2 Towns Ciderhouse offers competitive wages that will be determined by experience and may include health insurance, monthly merchandise credit, 401k & profit sharing/bonus opportunities, and paid time off. Benefit eligibility is dependent on job classification and hours worked.

Salary Range: $65k – $80k Annually (Compensation will be based on the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant)

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Hybrid availability after initial training period)

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