Job Title:  Experience Designer SG Creative (open to remote)

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The SG Creative Experience Designer will develop multiple design projects and oversee the completion of deliverables from beginning to end, helping to ensure consistency in the quality of work delivered. While designers plan, develop, and manage their respective projects, the designer could also serve as a project lead, helping to plan activities, set priorities, troubleshoot issues, brainstorm ideas, and remove obstacles at the onset and throughout the development of each project. The Experience Designer may lead or co-chair design calls, participate in planning sessions, and assist in day-to-day administration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Use various design tools, software, and hardware to create deliverables from any of the SG Creative service offerings that meet or exceed the SG Creative design standards and satisfy our client and stakeholder expectations
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
• Assist with content development
• Develop visualization, design, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards
• Develop new, interactive audio and visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback
• Execute pre-production activities, such as creating mood boards or storyboards, and establishing a project timeline
• Identify problems uncovered by testing or stakeholders' feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites
• Create and iterate on ideas using storyboards, prototypes, and higher fidelity designs to effectively communicate visual strategies and experiences
• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type
• Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, images, and other artwork using computer software and web authoring tools
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discuss them with clients or supervisors, and make necessary changes
• Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of projects
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in design and instructional methods
• Manage, track, and maintain project administration through assigned software (such as Monday.com)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/certifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to work with others to accomplish tasks, assignments, and projects with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to set clearly defined objectives and plan activities while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Manages time effectively and identifies resources needed to accomplish tasks
• Ability to follow established procedures accurately and carefully for completing work tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly and effectively when speaking or writing to individuals or groups; listens attentively; ensures information is communicated in a timely manner
• Ability to identify ways to improve yourself, the team, content partner deliveries, and cross-functional integration
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office Suite
• Ability to produce short videos and sizzle reels using Adobe Premiere Pro
• Beginner-to-intermediate experience creating 2D/3D end caps and shelf displays for retail locations
• Experience working with our team or within our department, demonstrating familiarity with our processes, culture, and collaborative style, is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine

• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stoopin
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 60lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.