Creative Designer II

Cheers to a Beer & Spirits Career!!

Join the team that has been recognized by both USA Today and The Dallas Morning News as a Top Workplace!

The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected. 

We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success and well-being by offering:

• Weekly Pay, Every Friday!

• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance

• Paid Vacation & Sick Time

• 401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!)

• Nike™ Branded Uniforms

And yes, you will receive FREE BEER throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Mike's, Pacifico, and many more!!

And for those who enjoy spirits, Andrews is now distributing some of the top brands within the Spirits category such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball, Southern Comfort, Corazon, Wheatley, Seagram's, Canadian Mist, and other Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Cognac, and Tequila brands!

A Creative Designer is responsible for introducing, developing and refining creative marketing and advertising solutions as well as executing designs that bring those ideas to life.  This role is part of the Marketing team. 

A Creative Designer is responsible for introducing, developing and refining creative marketing and advertising solutions as well as executing designs that bring those ideas to life.  This role is part of the Marketing team. 

Here's more of what you will do... (Okay, not all in one day!)

A Creative Designer can be expected to perform the following tasks in this role as a routine part of their job: 

Develops creative concepts and designs strategies for all marketing collateral that meets/exceeds the customer’s requirement/expectations.(50%) 

• Design and create animations and visual effects for digital screens, presentations and video content. 

• Animate text, graphics, illustrations and other visual elements.  

• Manage multiple projects and clearly communicate roadblocks.  

• Schedule content for various digital screen layouts throughout Andrews hometowns.  

• Represent Andrews brands and culture by producing engaging digital animations for events and visitors.  

• Leads, brainstorms and presents creative projects to stakeholders/customers from concept to completion. 

• Designs point of sale (POS) advertising and produces highly creative marketing pieces all with the aim of generating excitement around the customer’s brand. 

• Maintains a cohesive visual identity and implements branding guidelines. 

• Reviews proofs, attends press checks and provides feedback to printer/vendor as needed.

• Designs traditional collateral and business material, including creative design needs for internal and external business presentations. 

• Ensures all creative outcomes are strategic and track back to the project requirements/desired outcome. 

Collaborates with internal and external team members for the development and execution of key deliverables, consistently meeting requirements and strict deadlines. (30%) 

• Communicates and presents creative ideas and concepts. 

• Works closely with Creative Marketing Manager, Creative Production Manager and other leaders for project priority and deadline achievement. 

• Assists the Creative Marketing Manager in evaluating the quality of all design projects.  

• Serve as Andrews brand standards liaison.  

Maintains knowledge of creative marketing trends, insights and best practices across all channels and communicates to creative team and marketing service teams to include design trends for continual enhancement of tools and resources. (10%) 

• Identifies and develops future-fit approaches to drive the delivery of innovative work (e.g. digital tools, technologies, local market trends, content trends, etc.). 

* This is a multi-level role, levels are based on complexity of creative/design work, developed skill level and ability to provide expertise on a variety of creative design initiatives/projects. 

This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role’s primary work tasks. 

Here at Andrews, we always step outside of our normal responsibilities to assist each other and effectively care for Customers.

CAPABILITIES 

A Creative Designer has a greater opportunity to succeed if they can develop and master the following job related capabilities and KSAs: 

KNOWLEDGE 

• Adobe Suite Principles, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Illustrator  

• Andrews Portfolio, DISC, and EMCO 

• Beer and Distribution Industry 

• Model Market Concepts 

• OneStop POS Procedures

• OSHA Policies and Procedures 

• Quality Standards and Code Dates 

• Supplier Expertise 

• TABC Guidelines 

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Ability to Organize and Prioritize Workload 

• Strong understanding of design and animation principles, brand standards, color and typography 

• Ability to Solve Problems and Develop Potential Solutions 

• Ability to Work with Changing Priorities 

• Active Listening and Feedback Skills 

• Advanced Graphic Design and Multimedia Skills Using Current Software and Applications 

• Advanced Adobe Suite Skills 

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills 

• Creative and Innovative Thinking Skills 

• Customer Service Skills 

• Decision Making Skills 

• Relationship Building Skills 

• Team Building and Collaboration Skills 

• Technical Aptitude/Computer/iPad Skills 

• Time Management and Prioritization Skills 

QUALIFICATIONS 

A qualified candidate for the Creative Designer role should satisfy the expectations below: 

Creative Designer II 

REQUIRED 

• Three Plus Years of Experience in a Design Role 

• Experience Developing a Brand Communications Strategy, Brand Development, Design and/or Marketing Campaign Processes 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Other Related Field 

• Advanced Planning, Organization and Communication Skills 

• Advanced MS Office, Adobe Suite and Technical Skills 

PREFERRED 

• Project Management Experience 

• Previous Beer and/or Distribution Industry Experience 

• Experience Leading Complex Creative and/or Design Projects 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Ability to maintain a sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time and operate computer equipment. 

• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist is required for filing and general office duties. 

• Exerts up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or negligible amount frequently to move office-related items or materials. 

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating via email and preparing reports and other forms of documentation using company and industry software. 

• Ability to speak, hear, and see is required to communicate with employees, and to operate computers and office machinery. 

• Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. 

• Continual hand/wrist motion is required to operate computers and office machinery. 

• Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices. 

• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.