Sr. Graphic Designer (Remote)

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

We are looking for a rockstar designer with an impressive portfolio to join our Marketing team. The Sr. Graphic Designer will work closely with the Graphic Design Manager to design and develop collateral sales materials to support internal and external marketing efforts. In addition, the Sr. Graphic Designer will conceptualize engaging packaging artwork and manage production timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Niagara is a leading beverage manufacturing company that has been family-owned and operated since 1963. We’ve experienced rapid growth over the last 60+ years and know that our biggest competitive advantage is a team of employees dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and exceptional service.

Essential Functions

• Supports day-to-day activities of the marketing department
• Designs collateral and other items to support internal and external marketing efforts
• Develops and completes packaging design from beginning stage to production-ready files
• Creates conceptual designs for packaging, collateral materials and other projects that require creative artwork
• Executes and applies brand style guide elements, including logo, product branding, typography, packaging, photography, video, ensuring consistency with brand positioning
• Works with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure packaging graphics are in compliant
• Works with Marketing team to supply creative updates for social media platforms
• Supports Sales team with collateral including renderings, mockups and prototypes
• Maintains knowledge of creative marketing trends and food and beverage best practices
• Maintains organization of electronic project files
• Independent brainstorming and team collaboration on product solutions and packaging
• Mentors and assists junior designers
• Attends press runs for clients as necessary
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 Years  – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years  – Experience in Position
  • 0 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

                *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 10+ Years – Experience working in Position          
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Highly proficient in all industry leading software including Adobe Creative Suite (Primarily Illustrator & Photoshop)
• Experience with 3D programs a plus.
• 7+  years of graphic design experience in many aspects of design (packaging, merchandising, POP, sales collateral, print, web, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations
• Ability to work in a Mac environment
• Understanding of multimedia/interactive design principles, ability to design for web, video and animation a plus.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Highly collaborative team player, able to work proactively with multiple stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful and creative thinker
• Passion for design and knowledgeable on industry trends
• Digital marketing and website development/management
• Passion for fast paced, high growth environment

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Associate's Degree in Fine Arts,  graphic design coursework focused on branding, interactive design and typography

• Preferred: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts,  graphic design coursework focused on branding, interactive design and typography

Certification/License:

• Required:            N/A
• Preferred:           N/A

Foreign Language

• Required:            None Required
• Preferred:           None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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