Graphic Designer Job at Athletic Brewing Co. in Milford

Athletic is on a mission to revolutionize the beer industry by making fantastic and ground-breaking non-alcoholic beverages. We are excited to be on the search for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team. At Athletic and through our products, we believe we can have a positive impact on the health, activity, and opportunity in our communities - we actively seek representation from all diverse communities to continue to broaden our horizons.

Seeking a versatile, passionate Graphic Designer interested in making waves in an innovative segment of the craft beer market. Athletic Brewing is pioneering a revolution in the beverage industry with our award-winning non-alcoholic beer. The opportunity this role affords can be as expansive in a rapidly growing company. We place a very high value on doers and offer above-industry pay and a comprehensive benefits package. As a merit-based organization, Athletic Brewing offers expansive opportunities for career advancement, skills-building, and accumulating new and exciting responsibilities for high achievers.

We seek a versatile and experienced graphic designer interested in digital and print creative spaces with expert-level knowledge of design applications. The Graphic Designer will collaborate with marketing, multidisciplinary creatives, and other cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute Marketing and Sales collateral.

Job Responsibilities

• Design compelling and cohesive creative assets across a wide range of print and digital mediums, including but not limited to email campaigns, social media, website graphics, digital advertising, printed materials, product packaging, merch/apparel, and more.
• Work closely with marketing, creative, and cross-departmental teams to develop and execute creative assets that amplify our brand portfolio.
• Transform briefs into visually engaging, high-impact designs that achieve strategic goals and resonate with target audiences.
• Maintain impeccable attention to detail by ensuring all creative outputs align with creative guidelines are timely, relevant, and tailored to the intended audience.
• Integrate stakeholder feedback to refine and elevate deliverables while adhering to creative guidelines and project timelines.
• Handle overlapping priorities efficiently, balancing attention to detail with speed in a dynamic environment.
• Provide versatile design support for internal business needs, such as polished presentations, email templates, and more.
• Continuously explore industry trends and share fresh ideas through mood boards, design inspiration, and creative proposals.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, offering innovative, creative, and practical input.
• Champion brand standards and creative excellence across all deliverables, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand identity.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Who You Are

• Self-starter who actively seeks out ways to learn, improve, and contribute.
• Honest, dependable, high-integrity, team player, and passionate.
• Ability to respond to feedback with a positive, results-driven attitude.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strive to meet or exceed the expectations of internal and external customer standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of graphic design experience or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator with a strong eye for composition and understanding of hierarchy.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects, pivot when priorities change, and always bring a positive attitude every day.
• Experience with macOS is preferred.
• Experience with GIF/animation is a plus.
• Experience working with Project Management tools is a plus (ClickUp, Asana, Basecamp, etc.).
• A portfolio of representative work is required.
• Location: Role will be based onsite out of one of our brewery locations (Milford, CT or San Diego, CA).
• Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 / year. Commensurate with experience - Base salary and opportunities for performance bonuses.
• Benefits: Company Paid health, vision, dental, life, 401k with 5% company match, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Community Program/Professional Development: In addition to paid Time Off, all team members receive 12 paid days per year for volunteering or professional development activities.
• We value internal mobility and team equity.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer. We thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. We are welcoming, respectful, and supportive at work and in our community.
• We encourage and welcome members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to conduct work primarily in a sitting position; however, the job also requires walking, bending, stooping, and lifting 25+ pounds.
• May sit/stand for several hours at a time.
• Frequent change and/or interruptions, responding to highly stressful situations requiring immediate action, independent judgment, and superior problem-solving abilities.
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.