Graphic Designer

DescriptionLegacy family vineyard in Napa is looking for a graphic designer to join their grwoing team. Our client has a busy summer ahead and has a variety of immeidate projects that need design support. In this role you will be responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact in print. web, social media, digital advertising, collateral materials, product packaging, point of sale materials and in-store displays that support the wine brands and corporate endeavors. This is a contract position ONSITE in Napa 40 hours/week and starts immediately (could go FT)On a day-to-day basis you will conceptualize and design templates, Illustrate concepts for each project by designing several layouts of art and copy for advertisements, invitations, websites/web graphics, social media graphics, tradeshow/event materials, brochures. The graphic designer establishes and updates brand style guides, proos to produce accurate and high-quality work, and contributes to the design of wine packaging (labels, corks, closure, and shippers). You will source stock photography applicable to specific projects, retouch or reformat photographic image files and organizes and art direct photo shoots with the Creative Director. You will also be required to work with various vendors to facilitate final product, create prepress files and ensures the delivery of correctly prepared, complete, accurate artwork to printers, publications and manufacturers and on occasion might attend Press Checks to ensure quality of output for projectsWhat should you bring to the table? You have the ability to communicate messaging visually by referencing objectives and considering the final output. You can take direction and feedback in a constructive way, and can offer feedback. You are up to date with design trends and tools and like to maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications, and/or participating in professional organizations. Bachelor?s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Studies or other design-related fields. 4+ years in graphic design with increasing levels of responsibilityIf you are available, interested and qualified please apply to this position AND email your information directly to yuri.kagan@creativegroup.com and tell us more about your relevant experience.RequirementsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skilled in video production, motion graphics and 3D rendering

Highly motivated and self sufficient

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite for MacIntosh including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign

Photoshop expertise (image adjustment, lighting fixes, paths masks, actions, file batch automations, prep for print web)

Strong sense of concept development, layout composition, color theory and typography

Ability to implement pre-determined design styles as well as create new layouts and campaigns

Strong communication skills; ability to liaise with vendors, articulate design process and justification

Meticulous approach and polished delivery

Ability to juggle multiple deadlines

Budget conscious

Marketing luxury wine or other luxury goods a plus

Knowledge of Microsoft software including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Experience working in Workfront is a plus or other PM tools

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