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 our award-winning brewery and beers to life. This role offers the opportunity for an early-career designer to gain hands-on experience across a variety of projects, including packaging and sales materials, advertising, social media, menus, and merchandise, while helping to define the look and feel of our brands across every touchpoint.

The responsibilities include prioritizing projects effectively, managing multiple design requests simultaneously, and ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality. The role requires balancing competing priorities while maintaining clear communication and delivering consistent, high-level creative solutions across all brand touchpoints.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field.
• Photography coursework or demonstrated experience 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 healthy mix of creative and technical know-how.
• Ability to independently manage owned 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, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
• Diligent multi-tasker with strong time management and problem-solving skills, and a passion for creativity.
• Experience in photography planning, styling, shooting, and editing, which may be gained through coursework or personal projects.
• Must have a portfolio of work (including academic, freelance, or personal projects) 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).

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $45,000-$50,000 annually.