Great Lakes Brewing Co - Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Cleveland, United States.

Client: Great Lakes Brewing Co

Location: Cleveland, OH

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Great Lakes Brewing Company’s Design Team creates thoughtful, intentional creative that brings the brewery and its beers to life. This role is an opportunity for an early-career designer to gain hands-on experience across various projects, including packaging and sales materials, advertising, social media, menus, and merchandise. Responsibilities include effectively prioritizing projects, managing multiple design requests, and ensuring deadlines are met while delivering high-level creative solutions across all brand touchpoints.

Requirements

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field. Photography coursework or demonstrated experience is preferred.

Work Experience

• Relevant experience in print and digital design gained through academic projects, internships, or freelance work.
• Professional experience is a plus but not required.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and Mac OS.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and design fundamentals through academic coursework, portfolio projects, or internships.
• Advanced knowledge in graphic design fundamentals: typography, color, layout, composition, information hierarchy, and type/grid relationships.
• Eye for detail, copy review, and design hierarchy along with a mix of creative and technical know-how.
• Ability to independently manage projects, prioritize efficiently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to design for both print, web, and social media layouts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: team player, self-motivated, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Diligent multi-tasker with strong time management and problem-solving skills, and a passion for creativity.
• Experience in photography planning, styling, shooting, and editing, gained through coursework or personal projects.
• Must have a portfolio of work that can be reviewed by the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for the craft beer industry.
• Videography and social media content creation experience.
• Knowledge of printing processes, materials, and production requirements.
• Understanding of design for digital and social media platforms.
• Comfort using presentation software (PowerPoint or similar).

Essential Functions and Duties

• Manage and complete graphic design help tickets submitted from departments promptly.
• Solve design problems and present multiple concepts through sketches and storyboards.
• Capture and edit studio-quality photography for use across various platforms.
• Organize social content collaboratively with the Creative Director and Social Media Specialist.
• Proof and review work to ensure it is accurate and production-ready, maintaining attention to detail.
• Incorporate feedback and follow creative direction for professional growth.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve through collaboration across departments.
• Research and implement emerging design trends and technologies.
• Manage workflow and priorities through communication with the Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director.
• Prepare print-ready files for production.
• Manage and maintain media libraries, servers, and archives for all media files.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.