Graphic Designer

Ready to join a team full of creative ideas, innovation, and beer?

The August Schell Brewing Company is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our team in New Ulm, MN. This position will be a key member of the Schell’s Marketing department and contribute to the high-functioning business operations necessary at the brewery.

August Schell Brewing Company is a family owned and operated brewery in New Ulm, Minnesota. We began in 1860 when August Schell, a German immigrant, couldn’t find a traditional German beer in his new home that was good enough. So, he made his own.

While the brewery has seen some changes, like plumbing, August’s legacy of being an innovative brew master remains. It has continued through six generations and over 100 varieties of German Craft beer. As we continue to make great beer, we have to continue to market that great beer in this everchanging world….and that’s why we’re looking for a Graphic Designer to come show off their skills and put them to use in the beer industry!

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, layout and produce digital and print designs, point of sale displays, and promotional material. Develop graphics and layouts for logos, website, and products. 
• Comply with brand standards and maintain consistency and individuality for each brand. 
• Partner with our local distributor sales manager and customers to design and print signage for the route. 
• Operate and uphold a working knowledge of the maintenance practices for our latex print and cut solution.
• Ensure high quality, professional designs. 
• Design detailed or technical illustrations, mock ups, animations (as needed) using computer software. 
• Provide photography and video services and operate related equipment. 
• Maintain technical competency by researching new technology and changes in the industry. 
• Interact with vendors to ensure best prices and quality of materials and effectively resolve problems. 
• Review proofs and final layouts to ensure quality output. 
• Estimate costs of different production methods to determine the most economical method for individual projects. 
• Complete special projects as assigned. 
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. 
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Requirements:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Highly capable of multi-tasking and problem solving in a fast-paced environment 
• Team player, thrives on collaboration, but is also independent in work duties 
• Excellent work ethic and sense of accountability 
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time 
• Occasionally may have to lift or move up to 75 pounds 
• Important vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, or any related major 
• Minimum 5 years related work experience, experience in the beer industry is a plus 
• Work experience using Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, desktop publishing, graphics and photo imaging, video creation, and Wordpress

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of beer industry 
• Quick to flash a smile