Graphic Designer Job at Sauer Brands, Inc.

Sauer Brands, Inc. Richmond, VA 23220

We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!

Overall Goal of the Position:
Execute the spirit and meaning of our brands through graphic design to help create OurRecipe@SauerBrands.

Job Summary:
We're looking for a talented graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and develop creative assets in packaging/promotional collateral and digital/social media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects.
This role reports to the Brand Manager, supporting design needs of the Spice Business Unit across multiple brands: Kernel Season’s, Spice Hunter, Mateo’s, Sauer’s.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop design concepts and final artwork for packaging, print collateral, digital/social/web creative assets, and swag.
  • Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
  • Develop final deliverables to spec, and work with external agencies or printer to ensure accuracy of creative assets (color, font, quality, etc.).
  • Update packaging labels per regulatory or nutritional updates.
  • Work independently as well as cooperatively with marketing team to meet deadlines
  • Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with team members on creative strategy and execution
  • Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance):
  • High quality design that elevates the brand and delivers on brand guidelines
  • Efficient/appropriate rounds of revisions depending on how big the project is; and ability to execute on feedback quickly
  • Delivering on promises and deadlines
  • What you do and how you act (Be yourself!)
  • Leadership and comfort in your own voice
  • Personal Effectiveness: meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
  • Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with company values and guiding principles
What We Are Looking For:
  • Personal Characteristics
  • Highly creative and passionate; not afraid to share new ways of thinking, design or bring new ideas to the table
  • A creative problem solver with ability to take high level / minimal direction and translate into creative strategies and ideas
  • Enjoys a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Highly flexible with positive attitude as business needs change.
  • A team player who engages others in feedback to strengthen output
  • Passion for consumer goods and food
  • Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to contribute to “building a business”
  • Values integrity and does the right thing even when no one is looking
  • Performance History
  • Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
  • Demonstrated progression in size and scope of responsibilities
  • Stellar references based on contributions and performance
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas
  • Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
  • Drive to compete and win every day!
  • Education & Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
  • Photography / photo-editing is a plus
What Is In It For You?

Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
  • 401K
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
  • Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Disability Insurance
  • Other Voluntary Insurance Options
Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis.


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