Retail + Packaging Designer (Spirits)

Bakery is a Creative and R&D company headquartered in Austin, TX. We work with trendsetter brands to launch products that informed consumers want. Brands like Nike, Shiner Beer, Audi, and T-Mobile turn to Bakery to achieve their business goals by using data to inform great storytelling through innovative methods. In 2020, Bakery was named #2 Best Place To Work by AdAge in the small agency category.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Designer with a strong background in Beer BTL (Below The Line) campaigns. You will work within a talented team of graphic artists as a specialist in all matters relating to off-premise and on-premise print, including box, label, can, and bottle design, promotions, merchandising, and retail.

*Applicants must be legally able to work in the USA. We cannot sponsor visas for this role at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce assets for multiple brands, mostly for physical/print – includes cradle-to-grave package label development, supplemental packaging, retail, collateral and promotional materials.
• Use a collection of skills (photo editing, illustration, layout design, type design) to work alongside art directors and peers to turn rough comps into mechanical files.
• Provide high-quality design presentations for review with Creative Leads and Clients.
• Provide insight and recommendations on production execution.
• Ensure that brand pillars are consistently considered in all creative exploration.
• Tailor existing creative to various formats and sizes for POS, OOH, and other print deliverables.
• Manage file upload to internal and external file sharing systems.
• Adhere to the file name system and keep files organized and up to date.
• Process and quickly execute internal and/or client feedback on short deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

• A portfolio of market-leading beer design work for popular brands.
• 4+ years as Production Artist, Graphic Designer or similar within a design studio or creative agency.
• Impeccable taste, design craft and attention to detail.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Intimate knowledge of formal typographic and graphic design convention; ability to supply artwork in various file formats according to project needs.
• Competence and patience adapting to accommodate changes in strategic direction or client needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with creative teams (e.g., other designers, art directors, copywriters, motion designers, UX designers, editors, retouchers.)
• Professional understanding of conventional and digital printing processes as well as the concept of plate separation.
• Fluent in 4-color process, Pantone matching systems, studio color management, color profiles, proofing.
• Strong hands-on studio skills for prototyping designs in retail, installations, print, packaging and digital formats.
• Ability to organize thoughts and project details under time constraints.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K + match
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• Summer Retreats
• Pet Friendly Office
• Yearly Creative Stipend
• No Time Tracking!