Graphic Designer II

About True Brands

True Brands is a dynamic, design-centric company specializing in premium beverage and lifestyle products with a worldwide customer base exceeding 25,000. Their portfolio includes prominent brands such as Viski®, HOST®, Collins®, Twine®, Pinky Up®, True®, and Foster & Rye®. The company fosters a culture emphasizing openness, inclusion, trust, respect, creativity, and collaboration.

Position Overview

The Graphic Designer II role offers an exciting chance to shape visual identities across multiple consumer brands in areas including ecommerce, digital marketing, retail, packaging, and print. Reporting to the Creative Manager, you will own design projects from inception through completion, collaborating closely with Marketing, Ecommerce, Product Development, Sales, and other creatives to deliver impactful and thoughtful design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a wide range of marketing materials such as website graphics, landing pages, email promotions, digital ads, catalogs, sales collateral, presentations, and brand assets.
• Develop and improve digital experiences on platforms like Shopify and Klaviyo.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Ecommerce to support activities including customer acquisition, product launches, promotional and seasonal campaigns.
• Work with cross-functional teams including designers, copywriters, photographers, and product staff to conceptualize, refine, and deliver creative projects.
• Present design ideas clearly to stakeholders and justify creative choices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, producing high-quality results within deadlines.
• Ensure consistency with brand guidelines while seeking opportunities to evolve the visual identity.
• Provide constructive feedback on peer designs to elevate overall creative work.
• Organize project files, adhere to naming conventions, and maintain detailed documentation.
• Produce precise, print- and digital-ready production files.
• Stay current with design trends, ecommerce best practices, production techniques, and consumer insights.

Success Attributes

• Ownership and accountability: Meeting deadlines, proactive communication on risks, and commitment to project completion.
• Effective communication and teamwork: Clear understanding of goals, openness to feedback, participation in creative discussions, and proactive problem solving.
• Creative initiative: Enthusiasm, innovative ideas for campaigns and products, knowledge of trends, and driving process improvements.
• Production excellence: Delivering polished, organized production files following quality and file management standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ professional graphic design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or equivalent background.
• Robust portfolio showcasing exceptional digital and print design work.
• Experience designing marketing content for ecommerce or consumer brands.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud apps such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Hands-on experience with Shopify design and Klaviyo (or comparable email marketing platforms).
• Strong grasp of typography, layout, color, composition, and visual hierarchy principles.
• Knowledgeable in print production and preparing artwork for production.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively in fast-paced settings with attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with HTML and CSS coding.
• Experience with consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, or ecommerce brand design.
• Skills in motion graphics, photography, illustration, or video editing.
• Experience using project management tools such as Asana.

Tools Utilized

• Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Shopify ecommerce platform
• Klaviyo email marketing solution
• Asana project management
• Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $72,000 to $90,000 annually.
• Generous 40% discount on all True Brands products for employees.
• At least 15 days of paid time off accrued annually, along with 9 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Financial and wellness benefits like 401(k) with company matching, gym memberships, and optional supplemental insurance including pet coverage.
• Work-life balance supported by a hybrid schedule with in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday at the Fremont Seattle office and remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Additional Information

True Brands participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as per federal requirements. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and cultivates a diverse, inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are expected to uphold professional respect and equality.