designer, Creative Studio

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an associate manager, design on Starbucks’ Global Creative Studio team, the Designer helps bring the brand to life across physical and digital touchpoints. The role focuses on brand systems and product design, including coffee packaging, gift cards, merchandise, and other brand-forward initiatives. Work may also include seasonal campaigns, in-store menu experiences, digital owned channels, and other creative expressions that strengthen and evolve the customer experience. The Designer brings a collaborative, team-first approach and uses trend, graphic, and brand design experience to express the Starbucks brand in innovative ways.

Requirements

Solid application of design principles, including concepting, color theory, composition, layout principles, and typography.
Ability to create basic graphics files optimized for digital, social, media, packaging, and/or print.
Strong awareness of current trends and culture, with a keen eye for aesthetics and detail.
A compelling portfolio with a range of creative projects.
Strong presentation skills.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Strong time management and a team-oriented approach, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and proficiency with Mac programs, Procreate, and Figma.
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or a related creative certification.
At least 1 year of experience with a creative agency, in-house creative team, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Develop compelling creative concepts and solutions that adhere to brand standards across a wide range of projects.
Collaborate with project leads and team members to build creative presentations.
Present creative work to internal teams, clearly articulating the creative rationale and strategic foundation.
Interpret and integrate creative feedback to advance the work, demonstrating flexibility.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave.
Family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire.
Sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked.
Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
Eligible partners may participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
Backup care and DACA reimbursement.