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 Designe r   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 Skil