* Position is preferably on-site in Austin, TX *
Bakery Austin is searching for a skilled Designer to commit their impressive craftsmanship and leadership abilities to an already talented group of artists. Our designers help define and execute brand identities, marketing campaigns, brand partnerships, and content creation. As a member of the Design team, you will work under design leads and help push the boundaries of the brief, help innovate on our brands' looks, and create beautiful, award-winning work.
About Us:
Bakery is an independent creative and culture agency designed to ignite people's obsession in great products. From our headquarters in Austin, TX, we work with highly ambitious brands like Tanqueray, Nike, and Shiner Beer to infuse cultural value and drive desire at every interaction point, increasing their fandom and helping them make things people want. Bakery is a 2022 and 2024 AdAge Small Agency of the Year.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the creation and production of campaigns and design solutions for our clients.
- Conceptualize, develop, and design for a various mediums such as creative marketing campaigns, digital and social assets, print, OOH, packaging and others.
- Lead by demonstrating craft, thought, and understanding of what makes remarkable and distinctive visual art.
- Be both a hands-on designer and a compelling leader.
- Ensure our creative presentation decks are works of art in and of themselves.
- Steer team through multiple projects and rapid timelines.
- Process and quickly execute internal and/or client feedback on short deadlines.
Requirements
- An impressive portfolio of work created for leading lifestyle brands.
- 5+ years as Production Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer or similar within a design studio, creative agency, or print publication.
- Impeccable taste, design craft and attention to detail.
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Intimate knowledge of formal typographic and graphic design convention; ability to supply artwork in various file formats according to project needs.
- Competence and patience adapting to accommodate changes in strategic direction or client needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with creative teams (e.g., other designers, art directors, copywriters, motion designers, UX designers, editors, retouchers.)
- Professional understanding of conventional and digital printing processes as well as the concept of plate separation.
- Fluent in 4-color process, Pantone matching systems, studio color management, color profiles, proofing.
- Strong hands-on studio skills for prototyping designs in retail, installations, print, packaging and digital formats.
- Ability to organize thoughts and project details under time constraints.
Highly Desired:
- Experience in Packaging Design
Benefits
- Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision
- 401k Retirement with 3% employer matching
- Open PTO Policy
- 2 weeks Work From Anywhere (WFA)
- 13 weeks paid Maternity and Paternity leave
- Pet-Friendly Office
- Yearly Creative Stipend
- Snacks, Meals and Drinks
- No Time Tracking!
Skills Required
- An impressive portfolio of work created for leading lifestyle brands.
- 5+ years as Production Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer or similar within a design studio, creative agency, or print publication.
- Impeccable taste, design craft and attention to detail.
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Intimate knowledge of formal typographic and graphic design convention; ability to supply artwork in various file formats.
- Competence and patience adapting to accommodate changes in strategic direction or client needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with creative teams (designers, art directors, copywriters, motion designers, UX designers, editors, retouchers).
- Professional understanding of conventional and digital printing processes and the concept of plate separation.
- Fluent in 4-color process, Pantone matching systems, studio color management, color profiles, proofing.
- Strong hands-on studio skills for prototyping designs in retail, installations, print, packaging and digital formats.
- Ability to organize thoughts and project details under time constraints.
- Experience in Packaging Design.
What We Do
Bakery is the creative and culture agency designed to ignite brand obsession. Follow Bakery: https://www.instagram.com/bakeryagency/
