Graphic Designer

Boulevard Brewing Company•Kansas City, MO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

DUVEL USA is a family of amazing breweries and beverage companies, including award winning brands such as Boulevard Brewing Co., Boulevard Beverage Co., Brewery Ommegang, Duvel, Chouffe, Stone Brewing and more. Based at the Boulevard Brewing Co. office in Kansas City, we are looking for a graphic designer who is passionate about beer, branding, packaging design, excited to see their work come to fruition, and hungry to grow. We’re seeking a collaborative partner who enjoys creative thinking, communicating design rationale, and exploring the unknown. We’re a team of scrappy problem solvers who aren’t afraid to raise our hand to take on something new.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, emphasis in marketing preferred
One to five years in the graphic design field
Solid knowledge of design principles and technical proficiency in design software
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign
Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects and creating motion graphics is preferred
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; Outlook, Excel, Word
Proficient in social media and website image creation
Photography editing skills preferred, primarily for packaging mock-ups
Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals
Strong work ethic: demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities
Strong judgment and professional maturity
Strong writing and editing ability
1+ years’ experience in beer or other alcoholic beverage industry preferred
Abiding interest in craft beer culture

Nice To Haves

Has a passion for our beer and beverages, an unrelenting drive, an eye for detail, an appreciation of the alternative path, a desire to win, and a good sense of humor
Embodies our team values to think differently and constantly improve
Enjoys collaboration, creative problem-solving and bringing anyone’s ideas to life
Can adapt to different design styles and brand standards across our portfolio
Keeps up with the latest design trends, technologies and techniques
Good at receiving and giving feedback
Sees opportunities in change and challenges
Great communicator and self-starter
Effectively manages time, competing projects and multitasks
Willing to go the extra mile to take the work from good to great
Is someone you want to have a beer with

Responsibilities

Develop strong concepts and ideas that help bring our brands to life
Present and articulate design thinking, strategy and rationale for the choices made; share the process of research, discovery and insights that led to the concepts presented
Execute selected concepts with an eye for the details and ways to take the work to the next level
Partner with Brand Managers to help execute business goals through strong creative output
Participate in conception and art directing product photo shoots
Work within our project management platform to manage projects and keep a consistent workflow
Participate in creative critiques and brainstorming
Embrace the Duvel Moortgat values: Passion, Quality, Sustainability, & Integrity