Graphic Designer

The Graphic Design – Temporary Full-Time is a temporary, full-time hourly position with the Terrapin Beer Company Marketing department starting July 1 st , 2017 and ending October 1 st , 2017. This position is responsible for creating original and brand relevant graphic designs that parallel strategic sales & marketing objectives. This position will report directly to the Marketing Director.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Able to work under tight production deadlines with an emphasis on originality and quality of work while managing multiple graphics projects.
• Active participant in all Marketing Department meetings and contributes equally to the conceptualizing of new ideas and objectives.
• Provide both internal and external clients with the highest level of customer and design services while adhering to established company values and expectations for professionalism.
• Under the direction of the Marketing Director, responsible for all Terrapin Beer Company print ads, posters, conceptual ideas, digital/website/banner ads and other relevant branding items. Must remain in concert with the established brand identity and strategic goals & objectives of Terrapin Beer Company Sales & Marketing department.
• Able to interpret conceptual ideas from staff for possible designs or amendments to existing artwork and make recommendations against or for such suggestions.
• Able to professionally represent Terrapin Beer Company in industry settings and in interacting with clients as needed.
• Able to thoroughly critique organizational Graphic Design best practices and finished products versus continually evolving industry standards and customer expectations.
• Create original design solutions for event, social media, merchandise and marketing collateral.
• Provide general administrative support as it pertains to Marketing and Sales related activities.
• Produce various forms of print and digital content supporting company-wide marketing and business development efforts.
• Assist in publicity initiatives – press releases, media relations, e-Marketing/email campaigns.
• Create and maintain quality graphics, sales collateral and manage photo library.
• Develop and communicate the overall Terrapin brand under the direction of the Marketing Director.
• Must be able to work 8-10 hour shifts and be able to work varying shifts dependent on operational business needs of the brewery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills Requirements :

This position requires a 4 year degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing or a similar degree program with 1-3 years’ experience. Proficient in Adobe products for PC (specifically InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator CC), Microsoft Office Suite and have experience with developing graphics content for social media platforms.

Must be self-motivated, have excellent written skills, verbal communication and a strong initiative-based work ethic. This position also requires excellent time management skills as well as very strong analytical and problem solving skills. Must be 21 years old .

Preferred Qualifications : 3-5+ years’ experience in a similar job role within the craft beer industry. Video editing experience with Premier Pro or other relevant software. Graduate level education in relevant career field.

Terrapin Beer Company, LLC is a craft beer brewery located in Athens, Georgia dedicated to creating unique experiences through the passionate brewing of the finest-quality craft beers. Employee benefits include health, dental & vision insurance, profit-sharing, 401K and a rewarding environment based upon our culture, values and mission.