Graphic/Production Designer

Reports to: Chief Creative Officer

Full-time, Non-Exempt

Location: 100% on-site at Napa, CA offices

John Anthony Wine & Spirits is a high-growth, innovative company headquartered in downtown Napa CA. Our portfolio includes Butter by JaM Cellars, John Anthony Vineyards, Serial Wines, and Weather Wines, which have received multiple 90 scores and top Nielsen ratings. Beyond wine the portfolio extends to Sake and spirts, with future innovations planned. To fuel growth, we seek a rock star graphic designer to join our skilled team. We offer an exciting career with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to deliver clean, print-ready artwork in a fast-paced environment and extend and adapt our design system as needed. This position requires strong organizational skills, print expertise, typesetting skills, color management skills, and acute attention to detail. You bring experience in motion graphics and 3D rendering to bring ideas to reality. You undertake multiple projects and collaborate and communicate effectively with Marketing.

You will support the marketing team’s design priorities including digital design projects, email campaigns, display ads, website updates and social media, sales tools, event layout deliverables while maintaining brand aesthetics. You will be responsible for label and packaging final print ready production and preparing files for release to printers or media partners (physical and electronic) and maintaining organization of production files.

The Graphic & Production Designer is the final checkpoint in a creative design process. This includes reviewing final copy for accuracy, layouts and content in print and digital form. Follows and creates comprehensive brand standards across color, font, production quality and more. Has a meticulous eye and possesses extreme attention to detail. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely execution of final art files for print production and digital form, delivering high-quality graphics built for various consumer touchpoints.

Key job responsibilities:

You have exceptional technical skills related to production files for printing and packaging. You can translate design files into clean, optimized, print-ready files. You have impeccable attention to detail. You are a highly organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic person who can thrive in a deadline-driven atmosphere. You have experience in motion graphics as well as 3d renderings. You prioritize and manage your time effectively. You respond positively to feedback, shifting priorities, and ambiguity. You want to be part of a close-knit, highly engaged team who values collaboration and shares a quest for excellence.

Key Skills:

Detail-Oriented Final Art/Production

Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design and technical skills

Experience in Motion graphics

Proficient in 3D renderings

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Strong typography and layout skills

Ability to apply brand standards and check for consistency

Motivated team player, open to feedback/direction

Excellent problem-solving skills

Outstanding file-organization and archiving skills

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Nice to Have Skills:

Digital illustration

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent or 4 additional years’ experience in the graphic design field, including pre-press work, web-related and/or interactive design projects and preparing artwork for print.

Experience:

• Production graphic design field: 3 years (Preferred)
• Proficient in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite), with advanced expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. 3 years (Preferred)
• Experience with motion graphics required – Designs motion graphics elements involving typography, photography, live video and 3D animation for social media use.
• 3d Rendering: 2 years (Preferred)
• Ability to create and edit animated GIFs (Photoshop, After Effects)
• Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS is a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of color management principles for maintaining consistency in print outputs.
• Ability to handle a high volume while ensuring accuracy
• Ability to work with speed and attention to detail

Salary Range: $85-100k annually, plus bonus potential