The Graphic Designer position at Journeyman Distillery is perfect for someone looking to take ownership of a role while collaborating with the Marketing team and ownership. The Journeyman brand is unique and allows individuals to strengthen their creative prowess with fun and challenging responsibilities which ultimately end up representing the company vision to the world. How do you successfully apply your skills? Read further to find out!

Please submit a portfolio of your work with your application.

Our expectation is a Graphic Designer who is available to be on-site 5 days a week. This is not a remote opportunity and relocation assistance is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Basic Function:Create visual communications that support Journeyman/Staymaker goals while maintaining brand and graphic standards. Source or create visual elements needed to achieve assigned marketing tasks. Conceive marketing solutions by surveying existing materials and applying brand and graphic standards to assigned tasks.

All team members must uphold and embody Journeyman’s Core Values and align with the organization’s Core Focus.

CORE VALUES:

GRIT No challenge is too great. Goals worth pursuing are never easy and perseverance and determination are essential to success. There is no substitute for time and effort and good things will come from those efforts.

ALWAYS A JOURNEYMAN The pursuit of excellence is lifelong and mastery is an illusion. Joy is in the daily work and the pursuit of excellence, not a final destination. A focus on continual improvement and doing our best.

1st CUSTOMER Treat every customer with the mindset that they are the business’ first-ever customer. Treat customers with authenticity, kindness, warmth, care, and friendliness. Be engaging, helpful, and willing to offer a magical experience. Be available and provide timely responses in all capacities. Extend this mindset to our vendors, suppliers, partners, and especially our fellow employees, never taking any of them for granted.

AMBASSADOR Take pride and ownership in your work. Engage and actively participate in your work and company activities. Be a positive force in the workplace, creating a culture of positivity. Extend common courtesy to yourself, employees, and guests. Evangelize and promote the company and brand.

CORE FOCUS

• Our Purpose: to create a shared legacy.
• Our Niche: creating great memories for life experiences.

We believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. To that end, we provide a comprehensive benefits and incentives package.Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Journeyman employee:

• Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match available on Day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental Insurance Options
• Free Monthly Bottle of Spirit (21+)
• Loyalty Incentives (ask about our 5-Year Bottle Reward!)
• 25% Employee Discount
• Monthly Employee Tour with Owner/Founder, Bill Welter
• Annual Employee Putting Competition
• 3 Annual Employee Parties

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Sources or creates visual elements needed to achieve assigned marketing tasks.
• Conceives marketing solutions by surveying existing materials and applying brand and graphic standards to assigned tasks.
• Proposes concept solutions by designing rough layout of art and copy.
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Prepares approved layouts for production, applying best practices.
• Contributes to team effort by providing polished and consistent visual communications and marketing across departments.
• Responds to requests for promotional
• Designs promotional items for retail, prepares mock-ups for approval routing.
• Monitors paper and supplies, places requests for orders in a timely fashion.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

The above list of essential job functions describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by the Marketing Manager or The Owner.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS:

• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to provide effective written and verbal instructions, as well as to retrieve information from technical sources.
• Ability to use logical or rational thinking to solve problems.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Attention to detail and skilled in working with figures.
• Ability to visually verify various report results.
• Ability to accomplish the desired duties through the use of appropriate computer and general office equipment
• Ability to perform light physical work; may be required to lift up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to ten pounds frequently and up to five pounds constantly, performing such activities as bending stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.

REQUIRED WORK HABITS:

• Work habits include regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability and promptness.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include some weekend days.

EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENT AND WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, or Graphic Design.
• Strong graphic designer with a solid understanding of graphic standards and production expertise.
• Good understanding of office management and marketing principles.
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Experience with internal and external cross-functional work, developing systems that support excellence and improve communications.
• Experience sourcing, pricing, and overseeing vendors.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365, and online marketing applications.
• Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite.
• General knowledge of photography and video production is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General knowledge of photography and video design and production is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of office management and marketing principles.
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach.
• Good knowledge of market research techniques and databases.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft and Adobe software, marketing computer software and online applications.
• Proven abilities to effectively operate Adobe Creative Suites: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premier and Microsoft programing: Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Exquisite communication and people skills.
• High School diploma required; BS in Marketing, Business or relevant field is preferred.
• Knowledge of general business administration practices and procedures.