Full-time

Senior Graphic Designer

Posted on 18 November 25 by Amanda Romine

  • Highland Park, IL
  • $ - $
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Job Description

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly creative and proactive Senior Graphic Designer to join their dynamic in-house creative team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of compelling brand and packaging design projects within the wine and spirits industry. You will work closely with the family ownership and sales teams to bring brand stories to life from concept through to production and logistics.

You’ll be involved in the entire design lifecycle, contributing both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

We are looking for a strategic thinker and detail-oriented designer with a solid foundation in brand packaging and identity design, ideally within the premium wine and spirits sector.


Skills and Requirements:

  • Degree in Design, Packaging, Advertising, or equivalent professional experience (BFA preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years of design experience, including packaging or identity work
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Proven creative problem-solving abilities with a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual strength and executional excellence
  • Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanor
  • Comfortable presenting rationale and giving/receiving constructive feedback
  • Ability to sketch and visualize concepts effectively
  • Demonstrated team spirit and mentoring ability
  • Highly organized, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
  • Meticulous attention to detail under tight deadlines
  • Positive, collaborative attitude; a “can-do” approach is essential
Please Note: Experience within the Wine & Spirits or adjacent beverages industries, with work examples readily available, is required to be considered for this role.


Role and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be expected to lead and deliver impactful design solutions, manage project workflows, and support junior team members. You will take ownership of your own projects while contributing to the wider creative goals of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conceptualizing, developing, and executing end-to-end design solutions
  • Leading project ownership and delivering on-brand, on-time, visually outstanding outcomes
  • Championing brand strategies and acting as a brand steward
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders and external vendors, including photographers, illustrators, and printers
  • Supporting project organization, planning, and execution across multiple streams
  • Providing feedback and critique to elevate team-wide design quality
  • Mentoring and supporting junior designers
  • Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time


This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to high-profile brand projects in a growing team with a strong reputation for creative excellence.

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$ - $

Sector

Architecture/Design Services

Category

Food & Beverage Products / Graphic Design / Multimedia Design / Information Technology / Packaging / Computing / Cyber Software

Skills / Experience

Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Packaging design, Photoshop, Sketch, Design Projects, Mentoring and Supporting, team spirit, PowerPoint, Workflows, Excel

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Fun Company, Opportunity to work with 5 Premium Alcohol Brands

Our Reference

JOB-1079

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