Graphic Designer

Journeyman Distillery•Three Oaks, MI

About The Position

Basic Function: Create visual communications that support Journeyman goals while maintaining brand and graphic standards. At Journeyman Distillery, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package. Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee: Outstanding Growth Opportunity! Paid Time Off 401(k) with Employer Match available Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance options Free Quarterly Bottle of Spirit (21+) Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!) Employee Discounts Monthly Founders' Day event with Bill Welter Annual Employee Putting Competition Annual Employee Party All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values which represent the culture, attitude, and immediate priorities ensuring our cohesion and success. YOUR CORE VALUES: GRIT MAKES GREAT Having a positive attitude that no challenge is too great Understanding that goals worth pursuing are never easy; that perseverance, grit, and determination are essential to success There is no substitute for grit and putting in the time and effort. Good things will come from those efforts 10,000-hour rule. Malcolm Gladwell: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to be great ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN , NEVER A MASTER Excellence is a lifelong pursuit and mastery is an illusion The joy is in the daily work and pursuit of excellence, not in the final destination A focus on continual improvement and doing our best 1st CUSTOMER Treating every customer with the mindset that they are the business’s 1st ever customer Treating customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, friendliness; engaging, helpful and willing to offer a magical experience Clean facilities Being available to the customer and timely responses in any capacity This mindset extends to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees Never take the customer or employee for granted 362 and 59:59+ We are open to our customers 362 days a year and we set an unwavering standard of serving our customers up till the last closing second 59:59+ and beyond if needed. AMBASSADOR Taking pride and ownership in your work Engagement and active participation in your work and company activities Being a positive force in the workplace; creating a culture of positivity Extending common courtesy to self, employees, vendors, and guests Being an evangelist and promoter of the company and brand CORE FOCUS Our Purpose: to create a shared legacy for life experiences.

Requirements

Good understanding of marketing principles, market research techniques, and databases.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Ability to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions independently and be self-motivated.
Superior attention to detail.
Ability to perform light physical work; may be required to lift up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to ten pounds frequently and up to five pounds constantly, performing such activities as bending stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.
Work habits include regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability and promptness.
Ability to work flexible schedule to include some weekend days.
Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, or Graphic Design.
Strong graphic designer with a solid understanding of graphic standards and production expertise.
Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
Experience with internal and external cross-functional work, developing systems that support excellence and improve communications.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft and Adobe software, marketing computer software and online applications.
Proven abilities to effectively operate Adobe Creative Suites: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premier and Microsoft programing: Word, Power Point, and Excel.
Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of photography and video design and production is desirable.
Familiarity with an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Source or create visual elements needed to achieve assigned marketing tasks.
Conceive marketing solutions by surveying existing materials and applying brand and graphic standards to assigned tasks.
Propose concept solutions by designing rough layout of art and copy.
Obtain approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
Prepare approved layouts for production, applying best practices.
Contribute to team effort by providing polished and consistent visual communications and marketing across departments.
Respond to requests for promotional materials from multiple departments.
Design promotional items for retail, prepare mock-ups for approval routing.
Monitor paper and supplies, place requests for orders in a timely fashion.
Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.