Lucky Goat Coffee is a specialty coffee production roaster based out of Tallahassee, Florida. Since 2010, we have focused on expanding our brand through a growing café portfolio, an expanding wholesale business and a booming e-commerce platform with nationwide reach. We are a team passionate about coffee and focused on making every experience with our brand one to remember.
As we continue to reach new heights as a company, the need for fresh, high quality, and impactful creative assets continues to increase. With this, we are looking for a passionate Graphic Designer to join our team!
The Graphic Designer role is focused on creating engaging and original content to bring the Lucky Goat Coffee brand to life. From concept to execution, this individual will be at forefront of brand development for both internal departments and our growing digital customer base. The ideal candidate must be highly detailed, organized, and eager to work in a quickly growing fast-paced company. This is a one-of-a-kind experience to be at the helm of a beloved brand coming to life!
The Graphic Designer reports to the Art Director and works on the Branding team in a collaborative, passionate environment. This is a full-time position based in Tallahassee, FL.
Requirements
· BA/BS in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
· Minimum of 3 years of print, web, and/or interactive graphic design experience to be seriously considered.
· Proven work experience as a graphic designer showcased in a submitted portfolio. The portfolio should show a full range of design capabilities from the smallest, detailed pieces to fully executed campaigns.
· Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is an absolute must.
· Strong knowledge of design elements and principles with a keen eye for composition, color, graphics, and visual design.
· Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks at one time through excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Energetic and dedicated to see tasks through to execution. Demonstrates a deep understanding that each design strengthens and enhances our brand further.
· Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative and team focused work environment.
· Relentless on maintaining exceptionally high creative standards.
· Awareness of industry trends with the ability to turn them into brand-consistent creative concepts and designs.
· Ability to communicate why creative decisions were made along with being flexible when design pivots need to be made.
· Inspire new ways of thinking, using fresh and unique approaches to design problems.
· Email newsletter, website digital design experiences a must.
· Experience in the coffee or food and beverage industry is a major plus.
Job Description
· Oversee design projects from concept creation to design execution of visual, web, print, and branded material within our corporate cafes and digital platforms.
· Develop color, pattern, and illustrative executions for physical products in collaboration with the Product Development and Branding teams.
· Aid in the creation of original retail merchandise designs that will be sold through our cafes and e-commerce channels.
· Create digital assets that drive engagement and performance through a variety of formats, including social media, email newsletters, and paid ads.
· Partner with internal departments on copywriting needs ensuring a consistent brand voice is heard in all material created.
· Enhance the creative side of the brand through photography, seasonal planning, product design, and marketing initiatives.
· Develop new and enhance existing marketing collateral for all departments. Working in close liaison with internal departments to ensure brand consistency.
· Oversee the creation of corporate marketing and sales support materials for the Lucky Goat Coffee brand.
· Assist in the development of best practices, techniques, and tools to optimize team efficiency.
· Research and incorporate industry and designs trend into the Lucky Goat brand.
Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Paid Time Off and company holidays
· Health Benefits package
· Employee Discount of 25% off
· 401K along with company match
· Continued education opportunities within the design field.
· All the coffee you can drink!
All benefits subject to change based on applicable laws and/or the Company’s lawful discretion. Benefits plan terms and applicable law control with respect to insurance terms.
