Experience Designer SG Creative - Remote

What You Need To Know

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first year total earnings between $70,000 - $90,000 / year including incentives. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

The SG CreativeExperience Designer will develop multiple design projects and oversee the completion of deliverables from beginning to end, helping to ensure consistency in the quality of work delivered. While designers plan, develop, and manage their respective projects, the designer could also serve as a project lead, helping to plan activities, set priorities, troubleshoot issues, brainstorm ideas, and remove obstacles at the onset and throughout the development of each project. The Experience Designer may lead or co-chair design calls, participate in planning sessions, and assist in day-to-day administration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Use various design tools, software, and hardware to create deliverables from any of the SG Creative service offerings that meet or exceed the SG Creative design standards and satisfy our client and stakeholder expectations
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts
• Assist with content development
• Develop visualization, design, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards
• Develop new, interactive audio and visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback
• Execute pre-production activities, such as creating mood boards or storyboards and establishing a project timeline
• Identify problems uncovered by testing or stakeholders' feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites
• Create and iterate on ideas using storyboards, prototypes, and higher-fidelity designs which effectively communicate visual strategies and experiences
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy and select style and size of type
• Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, images, and other artwork using computer software and web authoring tools
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes
• Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of projects
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in design and instructional methods
• Manage, track, and maintain project administration through assigned software (such as Monday.com)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equitable experience/certifications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to work with others to accomplish tasks, assignments, and projects with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to set clearly defined objectives and plan activities while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Manages time effectively and identifies resources needed to accomplish tasks
• Ability to follow established procedures accurately and carefully for completing work tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly and effectively when speaking or writing to individuals or groups; listens attentively; ensures information is communicated in a timely manner
• Ability to identify ways to improve yourself, the team, content partner deliveries, and cross-functional integration
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office Suite
• Ability to produce short videos and sizzle reels using Adobe Premier Pro
• Beginner-to-intermediate experience creating 2D/3D end caps and shelf displays for retail locations

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor)
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 60lbs, standing for extended periods

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.