Creative Designer II

Andrews Distributing•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A Creative Designer is responsible for introducing, developing and refining creative marketing and advertising solutions as well as executing designs that bring those ideas to life. This role is part of the Marketing team. This is a multi-level role, levels are based on complexity of creative/design work, developed skill level and ability to provide expertise on a variety of creative design initiatives/projects. Here at Andrews, we always step outside of our normal responsibilities to assist each other and effectively care for Customers.

Requirements

Three Plus Years of Experience in a Design Role
Experience Developing a Brand Communications Strategy, Brand Development, Design and/or Marketing Campaign Processes
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Other Related Field
Advanced Planning, Organization and Communication Skills
Advanced MS Office, Adobe Suite and Technical Skills
Ability to maintain a sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time and operate computer equipment.
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist is required for filing and general office duties.
Exerts up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or negligible amount frequently to move office-related items or materials.
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating via email and preparing reports and other forms of documentation using company and industry software.
Ability to speak, hear, and see is required to communicate with employees, and to operate computers and office machinery.
Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and various office equipment.
Continual hand/wrist motion is required to operate computers and office machinery.
Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices.
Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Experience
Previous Beer and/or Distribution Industry Experience
Experience Leading Complex Creative and/or Design Projects

Responsibilities

Develops creative concepts and designs strategies for all marketing collateral that meets/exceeds the customer’s requirement/expectations.
Design and create animations and visual effects for digital screens, presentations and video content. Animate text, graphics, illustrations and other visual elements.
Manage multiple projects and clearly communicate roadblocks.
Schedule content for various digital screen layouts throughout Andrews hometowns.
Represent Andrews brands and culture by producing engaging digital animations for events and visitors.
Leads, brainstorms and presents creative projects to stakeholders/customers from concept to completion.
Designs point of sale (POS) advertising and produces highly creative marketing pieces all with the aim of generating excitement around the customer’s brand.
Maintains a cohesive visual identity and implements branding guidelines.
Reviews proofs, attends press checks and provides feedback to printer/vendor as needed.
Designs traditional collateral and business material, including creative design needs for internal and external business presentations.
Ensures all creative outcomes are strategic and track back to the project requirements/desired outcome.
Collaborates with internal and external team members for the development and execution of key deliverables, consistently meeting requirements and strict deadlines.
Communicates and presents creative ideas and concepts.
Works closely with Creative Marketing Manager, Creative Production Manager and other leaders for project priority and deadline achievement.
Assists the Creative Marketing Manager in evaluating the quality of all design projects.
Serve as Andrews brand standards liaison.
Maintains knowledge of creative marketing trends, insights and best practices across all channels and communicates to creative team and marketing service teams to include design trends for continual enhancement of tools and resources.
Identifies and develops future-fit approaches to drive the delivery of innovative work (e.g. digital tools, technologies, local market trends, content trends, etc.).