Junior Designer

Headquartered in Seattle, WA, with operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia, Taphandles is the leading brand activation partner specializing in product design for the beverage industry.We are seeking an artistic Designer with a can-do' attitude to join our award-winning design studio where we partner with some of the largest beverage brands in the world designing tap handles and other custom draft solutions.Our design-to-delivery cycle is short, and you will see your work hit the market in a matter of months. A successful candidate will contribute to and assist in bringing beverage brands to life from concept ideation through design sign-off. You will work directly with beverage customers to understand their brands and objectives, sketch product ideas, and refine proposed designs with a collaborative approach until a final custom design is ready to order for manufacturing.Responsibilities/Opportunities:Collaborate directly with clients to understand their needs and design requirements; develop and present design concepts to clients or stakeholders.Regularly engage with customers virtually and in person to gauge design reception.Understand beverage brand and product objectivesProduce high quality hand sketched ideasRefine the sketch designs with customer feedbackDeveloping an understanding of our broad manufacturing capabilities such as: metal machining, wood working, urethane casting, die-casting, injection-molding, electroplating, powder coating, 3D printing, artwork decoration and more to incorporate into designs.Skills:Excellent hand sketching abilities for rapid thumbnail concept generationExcellent verbal and visual communication skillsProficiency with Adobe SuiteStrong working knowledge of Blender or ZBrush or Rhino3DRequirements:A portfolio of work demonstrating strong illustrative character designWillingness and interest to collaborate directly with customersAbility to deliver high-quality artwork against tight deadlinesAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyWillingness and interest to relocate to Seattle (if outside)Benefits:Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision plans401(k) retirement plans with company matchingPaid Time Off including vacation days, quarterly personal days, holidays, and parental leaveAccess to LinkedIn Learning to further your professional developmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Monthly ORCA Transit BenefitsEmployer-sponsored Life InsuranceApplication Process:Please include an online link to your portfolio on your resume to complete your application.Taphandles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Please note, this role is only open to those with US working privileges and unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applications.