Sazerac is hiring: Graphic Designer - Retail Job at Sazerac in Washington in Was

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of history, Sazerac is an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Sazerac produces and markets a wide range of spirits, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, Sazerac Rye, Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

Our Louisville office has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky, and Buffalo Trace Distillery is recognized as the world’s most award-winning distillery. Sazerac provides opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting industry.

Job Description / Responsibilities

As the Associate Designer – Retail, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills in brand development, below-the-line marketing tools, team collaboration, project management, and creative exploration. This role is ideal for an ambitious designer eager to hone their craft and directly contribute to company growth. You’ll gain hands-on experience in Point-of-Sale (POS) and shelf design while managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Graphic Design & Communication: Design compelling, promotion-specific materials that reflect established brand positioning; develop and edit creative work to align with specifications from Art Directors and Marketing Managers; provide artwork and assets for promotional materials, POS, labels, premiums, and tasting kits.
• Brand Asset Development: Assist in creating and implementing iconic and ownable assets across the brand portfolio; build brand toolkits to ensure consistency across all visual elements and touchpoints.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Identify and involve cross-functional partners needed to support key projects and processes; develop and maintain design standards and creative assets for all brands and corporate entities.
• External Design Management: Manage outsourced design projects as needed, ensuring high-quality output when internal capacity is limited.
• Professional Development: Leverage the PDS system to identify areas for personal improvement and boost overall effectiveness in achieving goals.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic arts or related field
• Experience designing POS materials and print to establish brand positioning in retail settings
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite
• Detail oriented
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Possess a well-rounded portfolio

Preferred

• 3+ years’ experience with design agency or similar role
• Ability to quickly learn new systems / processes
• Strong analytical and technical skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to read and write
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting
• Clear vision at 20 inches or less
• Strong communication skills

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Why Sazerac?

Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Join a company that values innovation and excellence and is driving the future of the beverage industry.

Rich Tradition: Join a team with a strong heritage of craftsmanship and quality, creating memorable experiences for our customers.

Collaborative Environment: Work in an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued.

Growth Focused: Join an industry leader that has a reputation for continuous growth.

Culture and Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan
• Flexible Time Away: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs
• Educational Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship program for dependents
• Fun Extras: Branded apparel, team events, and bottle purchase program
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team, the salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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