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Executive Alliance

Creative Designer, Wine & Spirits

Executive Alliance, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Executive Alliance are pleased to represent our client who are a food and beverage manufacturer and distributor in the greater Chicago area.

They are seeking a

Senior Creative Graphic Designe r who has experience guiding teams and designing full-scale marketing campaigns and solutions that speak to the entire buyer and customer journey.

NOTE: This is an onsite role reporting into company HQ in Highland Park, IL. This is not a remote role.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of compelling brand and packaging design projects within the wine and spirits industry. You will work closely with the family ownership and sales teams to bring brand stories to life from concept through to production and logistics.

You'll be involved in the entire lifecycle of design, contributing both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a strategic thinker and detail-oriented designer with a solid foundation in brand packaging and identity design, ideally within the premium wine and spirits sector.

Essential experience and skills:

Minimum

5 years of design experience , including packaging or identity work Degree in Design, Packaging, Advertising or equivalent professional experience (BFA preferred) Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

- especially

Photoshop ,

Illustrator , and

InDesign Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Proven creative problem-solving abilities

with a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual strength and executional excellence Clear communication skills

- both written and verbal - with a professional demeanor Comfortable presenting rationale and giving/receiving constructive feedback Ability to

sketch and visualize concepts

effectively Demonstrated

team spirit and mentoring

ability Highly

organized , with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities Meticulous attention to detail

under tight deadlines Positive, collaborative attitude - a "can-do" approach is essential Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to lead and deliver impactful design solutions, manage project workflows, and support junior team members. You will take ownership of your own projects while contributing to the wider creative goals of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

Conceptualizing, developing, and executing

end-to-end design solutions supporting a customer journey. Leading project ownership

and delivering

on-brand, on-time, visually outstanding outcomes Championing brand strategies and acting as a

brand steward Liaising with internal stakeholders and external vendors, including

photographers, illustrators, and printers Supporting project organization, planning, and execution across multiple streams Providing

feedback and critique

to elevate team-wide design quality Mentoring and supporting junior designers Job Requirements:

Executive Alliance are pleased to represent our client who are a food and beverage manufacturer and distributor in the greater Chicago area.

They are seeking a

Senior Creative Graphic Designe

r who has experience guiding teams and designing full-scale marketing campaigns and solutions that speak to the entire buyer and customer journey.

NOTE: This is an onsite role reporting into company HQ in Highland Park, IL. This is not a remote role.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of compelling brand and packaging design projects within the wine and spirits industry. You will work closely with the family ownership and sales teams to bring brand stories to life from concept through to production and logistics.

You'll be involved in the entire lifecycle of design, contributing both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a strategic thinker and detail-oriented designer with a solid foundation in brand packaging and identity design, ideally within the premium wine and spirits sector.

Essential experience and skills:

Minimum

5 years of design experience

, including packaging or identity work Degree in Design, Packaging, Advertising or equivalent professional experience (BFA preferred) Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

- especially

Photoshop

,

Illustrator

, and

InDesign Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Proven creative problem-solving abilities

with a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual strength and executional excellence Clear communication skills

- both written and verbal - with a professional demeanor Comfortable presenting rationale and giving/receiving constructive feedback Ability to

sketch and visualize concepts

effectively Demonstrated

team spirit and mentoring

ability Highly

organized

, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities Meticulous attention to detail

under tight deadlines Positive, collaborative attitude - a "can-do" approach is essential

Contact Details:

Doug Wald Vice President of Recruiting Executive Alliance +1-631-493-0515 doug@execsallied.com