Zevia
Graphic Designer
Zevia, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
About Us
At Zevia we're creating a world of better-for-you flavor, better for people and the planet. Our team is made up of builders who are passionate about our mission. Together we aim to impact global health, provide affordable better-for-you products, and aid the planet through reduction of plastic. We operate with passion, openness, gratitude, accessibility, humanism, humility, and scrappiness as we fight the good fight to change the beverage industry for good.
Summary
The Graphic Designer will work with Creative Design and Marketing teams to concept, design, develop, and implement packaging, digital, social, print, web, OOH and photo/video-related marketing materials and communications that support the brand strategy. The Graphic Designer is responsible for leading projects in the department as assigned to work towards fulfilling brands' needs in line with building equity, maximizing revenue, and supporting strategy.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Conceptualizes engaging and brand-consistent projects for marketing campaigns, packaging, digital, social, print, web, OOH and photo/video-related marketing
Participates in conceptual development and brainstorming of marketing campaigns with the marketing department.
Participates in and, when assigned, leads the creative process by presenting well-developed and strategic innovative solutions to meet all project objectives.
Responsible for designing, producing, and managing complex projects with high accuracy.
Develop, design, and execute all marketing materials as briefed.
Design eye-catching graphic solutions to communicate the brand message and excite the consumer.
Responsible for all aspects of projects, including composition, typography, color studies, photo retouching, and preparing files for printers/vendors.
Knowledge of building print ready files
Keeps up with industry trends with a strong pulse on culture to continue to drive brand relevance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience in Graphic Design/Marketing Communication across branding, packaging, digital, and tradeshows with an emphasis on CPG branding.
Proven ability to work collaboratively, develop and foster relationships across teams
Can assess their strengths and weaknesses with a strong desire to elevate their career through training and other development opportunities while sharing this knowledge with members of the broader team.
Understanding utilizing brand and campaign guidelines, as well as expert knowledge of graphic design principles such as layout, typography, brand colors, logo usage, and hierarchy, is a must.
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience in art directing, photography, and video preferred.
Experience working with Adobe After Effects is a plus.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and works well under pressure.
A robust aesthetic sense; highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
Experience with project management and communication tools (Wrike, Asana, Basecamp, Teams, etc.)
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibility
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full Time, Exempt
Travel
This position does not require travel.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
EEO Statement
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified job candidates and employees. To that end, Zevia maintains a workplace free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual’s race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height, weight, age, any physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria or similar gender-related conditions), medical condition, national origin, ancestry, marital status (including registered domestic partnership, civil union, or any other partnership status), familial status, caregiver status, military or veteran status (including unfavorable discharge from military status), genetic information, genetic testing, predisposing genetic characteristics, caregiver status, order of protection status, work authorization status, citizenship status, immigration status, conviction record or history, arrest record, pre-employment marijuana testing, credit history, salary history, Civil Air Patrol status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”).
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing 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 notice.
What We Offer
A collaborative environment, where everyone contributes and delivers
A place where you can grow, develop and learn
Competitive compensation that includes a base salary, discretionary bonus and stock options. See below for range.
A comprehensive benefits package which includes:
An array of medical plans
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance
Short-term disability + Long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent and Limited Use
Health Savings Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Legal Insurance
Travel Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
401k Plan (Traditional and Roth)
Vacation, Personal/Sick Days, and Holidays
Professional development contributions
And of course, all the Zevia you can drink!
Salary Description
$70,000 - $80,000 + bonus + equity
At Zevia we're creating a world of better-for-you flavor, better for people and the planet. Our team is made up of builders who are passionate about our mission. Together we aim to impact global health, provide affordable better-for-you products, and aid the planet through reduction of plastic. We operate with passion, openness, gratitude, accessibility, humanism, humility, and scrappiness as we fight the good fight to change the beverage industry for good.
Summary
The Graphic Designer will work with Creative Design and Marketing teams to concept, design, develop, and implement packaging, digital, social, print, web, OOH and photo/video-related marketing materials and communications that support the brand strategy. The Graphic Designer is responsible for leading projects in the department as assigned to work towards fulfilling brands' needs in line with building equity, maximizing revenue, and supporting strategy.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Conceptualizes engaging and brand-consistent projects for marketing campaigns, packaging, digital, social, print, web, OOH and photo/video-related marketing
Participates in conceptual development and brainstorming of marketing campaigns with the marketing department.
Participates in and, when assigned, leads the creative process by presenting well-developed and strategic innovative solutions to meet all project objectives.
Responsible for designing, producing, and managing complex projects with high accuracy.
Develop, design, and execute all marketing materials as briefed.
Design eye-catching graphic solutions to communicate the brand message and excite the consumer.
Responsible for all aspects of projects, including composition, typography, color studies, photo retouching, and preparing files for printers/vendors.
Knowledge of building print ready files
Keeps up with industry trends with a strong pulse on culture to continue to drive brand relevance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience in Graphic Design/Marketing Communication across branding, packaging, digital, and tradeshows with an emphasis on CPG branding.
Proven ability to work collaboratively, develop and foster relationships across teams
Can assess their strengths and weaknesses with a strong desire to elevate their career through training and other development opportunities while sharing this knowledge with members of the broader team.
Understanding utilizing brand and campaign guidelines, as well as expert knowledge of graphic design principles such as layout, typography, brand colors, logo usage, and hierarchy, is a must.
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience in art directing, photography, and video preferred.
Experience working with Adobe After Effects is a plus.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and works well under pressure.
A robust aesthetic sense; highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
Experience with project management and communication tools (Wrike, Asana, Basecamp, Teams, etc.)
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibility
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full Time, Exempt
Travel
This position does not require travel.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
EEO Statement
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified job candidates and employees. To that end, Zevia maintains a workplace free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual’s race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height, weight, age, any physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria or similar gender-related conditions), medical condition, national origin, ancestry, marital status (including registered domestic partnership, civil union, or any other partnership status), familial status, caregiver status, military or veteran status (including unfavorable discharge from military status), genetic information, genetic testing, predisposing genetic characteristics, caregiver status, order of protection status, work authorization status, citizenship status, immigration status, conviction record or history, arrest record, pre-employment marijuana testing, credit history, salary history, Civil Air Patrol status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”).
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing 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 notice.
What We Offer
A collaborative environment, where everyone contributes and delivers
A place where you can grow, develop and learn
Competitive compensation that includes a base salary, discretionary bonus and stock options. See below for range.
A comprehensive benefits package which includes:
An array of medical plans
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance
Short-term disability + Long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent and Limited Use
Health Savings Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Legal Insurance
Travel Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
401k Plan (Traditional and Roth)
Vacation, Personal/Sick Days, and Holidays
Professional development contributions
And of course, all the Zevia you can drink!
Salary Description
$70,000 - $80,000 + bonus + equity