Graphic Designer - Marketing, Commerce, Creative, Print & Digital

Wine Enthusiast Companies is a Certified B Corporation and the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Embodying the commerce side, the Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Representing the media side, Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. By the end of 2023, WineEnthusiast.com reached 4.5 million monthly pageviews and is the industry leader with the most traffic of any wine media website. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.

Wine Express is the exclusive wine-shop partner of Wine Enthusiast, featuring curated selections from around the globe. WineExpress.com is a wine retail site that offers customers quality wines at value prices

Graphic Designer - Marketing, Commerce, Creative, Print, Digital

The Wine Enthusiast creative division is seeking a mid-level Graphic Designer to work across our print catalog and commerce website. The primary responsibility of the graphic designer will be to help envision and execute layouts for the print catalog and website, and design promotional assets such as banners, postcards and emails across digital and print.

The right candidate will be able to process creative briefs (communicated in writing or verbally) and interpret them into engaging and polished designs that inspire consumer action.

We are looking for a graphic designer who is proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Figma) and who works quickly and efficiently to produce finished layouts on deadline.

Required Skills:

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Figma
• A keen eye for aesthetics down to the details
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, layout techniques, and UX
• Experience designing marketing assets for print and digital mediums (including but not limited to: catalogs, postcards, websites, social media platforms, and email marketing)
• Ability to adhere to and interpret style guide/ brand guidelines
• Willingness to take design risks, innovate and experiment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to project timelines and deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams (a good sense of humor helps)
• Ability to incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders and revise designs as necessary
• Solutions-oriented mindset to innovate around design challenges
• Passion for staying on top of industry trends, design tools, and best practices to continuously improve design quality and effectiveness
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and tools
• Understanding of print and digital publishing processes and software

Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Organize workflow to meet deadlines
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Develop engaging visual multimedia assets such as infographics, illustrations, motion graphics, icons, logos and other designs using software or by hand as needed
• Design graphics optimized for digital platforms including websites, mobile apps, social media platforms, and email marketing.
• Photo research, outreach, editing and retouching
• Help to track source and credit for photos, images, illustrations and other elements
• Work with editors and art director to refine layouts and produce final design for print and digital layouts and templates
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Work closely with marketing teams, copywriters, photographers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive marketing campaigns

Preferred skills and qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
• Major bonus points for UX experience
• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems (bonus points for Magento experience)
• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software (working with CGI environments is a big plus)
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus
• Experience in image handling and processing

Please provide a link to an online portfolio (including password if necessary) and resume.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Location:

Hybrid or Onsite at Valhalla, NY Headquarters

Wine Enthusiast was born from a passion to bring a fine wine experience to the everyday. Our love for wine goes beyond the bottle. We value family and community. We believe wine is a conduit that brings people together and that every pour brings celebration to life’s moments, big and small. We’re a family-owned business with a big heart, led and run by wine lovers working together to create new and better ways for you to explore and enjoy the exciting world of wine.

Our Core Values:

PASSION

We’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do.

COLLABORATION

We believe in the power of working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging our collective talents to achieve our goals. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best.

INNOVATION

We values those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future.

TRANSPARENCY

Communication and integrity are the cornerstones of our relationships with each other and our customers. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow.

EMPATHY

We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one’s time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture.

JOY

We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. As a family business, we honor the importance of our employees’ home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams.

At Wine Enthusiast, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience enhances creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends beyond compliance; it's integral to our culture. We actively support employees from all backgrounds and experiences, and we value the unique perspectives they bring to our organization.

As part of our commitment to fair hiring practices, we have adopted "ban the box" policies to provide individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment. We consider all applicants on their merits and qualifications, considering their ability to perform the job.

We recognize the importance of supporting underrepresented communities, including individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will provide reasonable assistance to ensure a fair and equitable opportunity.

Additionally, we are dedicated to supporting local communities where we operate. We believe that a strong local presence fosters economic growth and strengthens the social fabric. We actively engage in initiatives to give back and make a positive impact.

We invite you to join us in our journey toward a more inclusive and diverse workplace. Your unique background and experiences can contribute to our shared success.

If you share our values and are excited about the opportunity to work in an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Wine Enthusiast is an EOE and strives to build a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.