Ernest & Julio Gallo is hiring: Designer in Modesto

Summary

Responsible for executing mid- to lower-complexity design projects on behalf of assigned brands. Engages in conceptualizing, developing, and delivering innovative, on-target solutions in support of the creative services organization. Design projects include some or all of the following: brand identity, packaging extension, point-of-sale, digital, social, ecommerce, collateral, photo/video, and other creative assignments. Manages a high-volume of fast-paced projects while supporting the overall effectiveness of the Creative team.

Core accountabilities of this position:

• Design Assignments: Development of innovative, on-target design solutions across assigned projects.
• Creative Support: Design support to enable capacity, capabilities, and effectiveness of the design team.
• Project Accountability: Compliance with departmental processes, practices, project timelines, and budgets.

Design Assignments

• Collaborates with Gallo Creative colleagues to execute mid- to lower-complexity design assignments aligned with project specifications and/or client briefs, ensuring timely completion within set parameters.
• Develops knowledge of brand identity standards and the shopper journey across in-store, online, and social platforms, tailoring creative deliverables to engage consumers effectively at each touchpoint.
• Contributes to the advancement of the design competency within the Creative workgroup:
• Crafts compelling visuals that drive brand engagement.
• Produces sketches in support of assigned projects.
• Offers feedback and shares ideas with other designers and creative team members.
• Consistently delivers high-quality output with meticulous attention to detail—on time, on budget, and on strategy.
• Ensures consistency by accurately applying brand identity and style guidelines across all design elements and presentations.
• Remains on top of design industry trends, emerging media, and new technologies, applying creative treatments to drive innovation and the application of modern design principles.
• Introduces current trends related to photography, typography, layout composition, color theory, identity design, and packaging to keep work at the cutting edge of today’s design practices.
• Creative Support
• Supports Creative Director and cross-functional leads to form a unified, efficient team, driving projects to completion within established budgets and timelines.
• Supports the research of competitive audits, brand-equity assessments, consumer insights, and category benchmarks.
• Supports design of a wide range of creative assets including brand identity, brand visual language, digital ads, social media content, print collateral, packaging, and in-store displays.
• Offers creative support to enhance team capabilities, participate in brainstorming sessions, and execute creative ideas and territories.
• Executes sketches or designs developed by senior team members.
• Provides overflow support to other members of the design team to aid in the successful completion of work to meet project deadlines.
• Manages the preparation and quality assurance of design presentations, including renderings and PowerPoint slides; organizes and archives design files for easy retrieval.
• Ensures pre-press files are clean and complete before release to Production and prepared in accordance with prescribed specifications and practices.
• Project Accountability
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and compliance with design best practices, ensuring work adheres to brand principles and Gallo Creative’s high-quality standards.
• Organizes, manages, prioritizes, and is accountable for project tasks from initiation and creative execution through production and delivery/go live across a high-volume of fast-paced projects.
• Proactively communicates with team members, surfaces issues as they arise, and participates in solutions that enable projects to stay on track.
• Demonstrates compliance with workflow processes and accountability for interim project milestones.
• Ensures files are prepared for production in a clear and organized manner.
• Manages personal workload including accurate time tracking and prompt completion of project documentation to meet deadlines and maintain productivity.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations. If accountable for the work of others, responsible for ensuring their understanding and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, advertising, communications, and/or journalism plus 1 year of experience in graphic design, copywriting, art direction and/or campaign development; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 5 years of experience in graphic design, copywriting, art direction and/or campaign development.
• Original portfolio that contains work samples across a variety of output types.
• Experience developing and refining designs from conception through execution; skilled in design composition, typography and executing sketches or designs developed by other team members.
• Experience working as part of a multi-functional marketing communications team to develop design output.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure with little supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 productivity apps including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), Keynote, and cloud-based project management systems/platforms, e.g. Workfront, Basecamp, etc.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, advertising, communications, and/or journalism plus 3 years of experience in graphic design, copywriting, art direction and/or campaign development reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• External agency experience developing design solutions on behalf of assorted clients.
• Knowledge of printing and digital production technologies and methodologies.
• Design experience in spirits, beer, beverage or lifestyle industries.