Graphic Designer

Beechwood Sales and Service is a family owned and operated beer distribution company located near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  We represent the world’s best breweries including Anheuser-Busch, Diageo-Guinness, Sierra Nevada, New Glarus, and more.  We are proud of our high level of service and commitment to our employees, which has earned us several recognitions as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  We offer an opportunity to work with world-class beer professionals in a vibrant and engaging environment.  Beechwood provides industry leading benefits including competitive salaries, outstanding healthcare, a generous retirement package, paid vacation and holidays, career training, and opportunities for growth and development within our organization.

Beechwood Sales and Service is hiring a full time, onsite Graphic Designer. The Graphic Designer will assist in the promotion and awareness of our portfolio of products. They will create point-of-sale items and other creative marketing products for the Beechwood sales team. We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility to join and contribute to our team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maximize customer satisfaction & working relationships with the Beechwood Sales & Service Team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure the Beechwood Sales & Service Graphic Design program adheres to customer service standards
• Work within existing branded templates and adhere to supplier brand standards to produce new posters, banners, menus, and various other promotional items while maintaining strict visual brand identity
• Develop and execute new creative signs, table tents, menus, portfolios and other promotional materials when needed
• Assist in development of internal and external presentation materials
• Ensures operation of equipment by performing routine maintenance, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment
• Trimming, folding, laminating, and cutting various printed promotional items
• Ensure all deadlines are met, soliciting input and direction at appropriate stages
• Potential for digital marketing support (formatting social posts, website updates)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design preferred
• Strong and dynamic portfolio
• Excellent understanding of design, composition, typography, color and graphic design principles
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively brainstorm well with others (designers, sales reps, managers, vendors, suppliers)
• Ability to give and take constructive criticism/feedback
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize a large number of projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to proofread, attention to detail, and edit copy (exceptional spelling and grammar)
• Demonstrated expertise in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Cloud- InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) in PC environment
• Demonstrated flexibility to create design elements consistent with client direction, aesthetic requirements and processes
• Strong personal initiative and ability to work to tight schedules. Deadline-Oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Innovative, friendly, positive attitude is a must

Why Join Us?

• Career development with in-house and on-the-job training
• 401K with company match + profit sharing
• PTO + paid holidays
• Platinum-level health coverage including medical, dental and vision insurance with low deductible and low premium contributions
• Wellness benefits, tuition assistance, cell phone discounts

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support a diverse and inclusive culture and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Education

• Associates or better

• Bachelors or better

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