Craft Beer is not just a job. It's who we are.
Looking for a family of fun, craft beer lovin' folks who know how to have a good time? Yeah, that's us.
Award-winning beer? We got that.
Incredible food and a commitment to impeccable service? We practically wrote the book on it.
All we're missing is you.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company is San Diego's original craft brewery, pioneering the San Diego beer scene since 1989. Flash-forward 30 years and Karl Strauss is currently the 41st largest craft brewery in the US and operates 10 brewery restaurants across Southern California. We are a rapidly growing company, and we are lookin' for some beer-loving rock stars who want to help us make people happy one Karl Strauss beer at a time.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company offers health benefits, flexible work/life balance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, great food and beer discounts, Wellness Program, career development, and growth opportunities.
Position Summary:
This position reports to Marketing and supports team projects and initiatives related to Creative Services.
Essential Functions & Duties
Assist with design and delivery of creative for projects as they relate to:
Karl Strauss fleet vehicle wraps
Karl Strauss Distributing monthly support catalog
Point of sale materials for sales staff
Ad-hoc design and creative support for various marketing related initiatives
Art Direction:
Works with departments and the broader Marketing Team to maintain visual brand guidelines and ensure we have a consistent look and feel
Works within marketing guidelines outlined by the ABC for advertising beer in the U.S. & CA
Other:
Participate in weekly Marketing Team check-ins, development, and strategy meetings
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in graphic arts, design, or a related field of study
Possess thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of graphic design, illustration, typographic design, imagery, color theory and digital photography
Works well within a fluid, team environment – collaborative, open to change, level headed
Must be self-motivated; Able to work under pressure, prioritize, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Organizational and archival skill with file creation/management
Must possess solid working experience with appropriate design tools within a Mac OS X environment – including required experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator & Adobe InDesign. Ability to learn new creative tools as needed within the changing environment