OurBrands Designer

Position Overview
Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

Job Description
As an OurBrands Designer, you will support the day‑to‑day development and execution of creative design solutions that bring the OurBrands strategy to life across multiple channels. This role partners closely with Corporate Communications & Marketing to translate business and marketing needs into compelling visual communications that deliver effective, brand‑aligned solutions. You will leverage a strong creative mindset and technical expertise to produce high‑quality work across both digital and traditional formats, including (but not limited to) digital signage, presentations, event collateral, infographics, social media, advertising, banners, point‑of‑sale materials, retail displays, and brand guidelines. This position requires the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, apply innovative approaches across existing and emerging channels, and deliver visually engaging content that aligns with brand standards.

Full‑Time, Hybrid Role

Location:

10 Optical Ave, Keene, NH 03431

Responsibilities

Translating engagement requirements into compelling graphics that communicate a clear story, while consulting on recommended design approaches (including optimal formats and styles)

Leading the execution of OurBrands POS kits, social posts, sell sheets, and digital and print creative in alignment with brand guidelines

Ensuring design standards are upheld across all communications while exploring new interpretations of the brand

Recommending, researching, and developing current trends and experiences to support creative strategy and execution

Collaborating closely with the OurBrands team to develop and manage timelines in coordination with external partners and vendors

Contributing across both tactical execution (e.g., presentation design) and strategic initiatives (e.g., pitching creative concepts for communications campaigns)

Supporting team direction and providing guidance as needed to ensure high‑quality creative output

Acting as the on‑site point of contact for video needs, coordinating the video recording studio environment, equipment support, and occasional filming or photography as needed.

Qualifications

Background in an agency or in‑house creative environment, preferably in CPG, private‑label, retail brand support, or product design

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with short lead times

Strong communication and organizational skills, with a team‑oriented mindset

Self‑direction and motivation to take projects from concept through final design

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, with strong attention to detail and creativity

Creativity, technical capability, and a strong sense of graphics, typography, and layout

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) on macOS, along with experience creating templates and presentations in Office 365 (PowerPoint), Google Slides, and Keynote

Working knowledge of HTML

Experience designing digital and social assets for internal and external channels, adapting creative for multiple formats and placements

Working knowledge of preparing files for review, production, and release, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications across channels

Experience using digital asset management (DAM) systems to manage, source, and organize creative assets across multiple brands and product categories

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field

5-7 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in a leadership role

Willingness to travel occasionally to company offices, retail stores, distribution centers, conferences, and events as needed, including some overnight travel

Environment

Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)

Company matched 401k

PTO and Holiday Pay offered

Career Progression Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Health & Wellness program

Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Statement
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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