The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company's brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.

In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature's resources.

In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation™ furthering the Company's commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.

Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore.

Vita Coco is looking for a Junior Designer, Brand Creative. This is a full time contract position with the intention to move to a full time permanent role for the right candidate. This person will work closely with our in-house designers, brand /marketing teams, social media / content team and creative freelancers. This role is based out of our NYC HQ which is currently hybrid and reports to the Art Director. (Please note: we cannot accommodate fully remote candidates at this time.) This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated designer to work in a fun, fast paced, and creative environment. The work is diverse and there is room for growth and career advancement for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the creative vision of the Vita Coco and PWR LIFT brands and uphold design standards to ensure consistency across all touch points
• Respond to and translate a variety of design briefs from concept through to production ready files.
• Ability to work to brand guidelines and flex out when needed
• Collaborate with the in-house design team to strategize and implement design changes on a range of creative projects from marketing materials through to packaging projects and everything in-between!
• Work within the existing workflows of the creative team, maintaining a can-do attitude and willingness to contribute in meetings and brainstorms.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in design or related field; or equivalent training and/or experience.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience with a portfolio that showcases your work
• Solid typographic/layout design skills
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Animation and digital skills a plus
• Illustration skills a plus

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Impressive attention to detail, a knack for organization, and an impeccable design eye
• Take direction well, is a fast learner and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to listen and absorb feedback to hone skills and improve design capabilities
• Able to prioritize tasks and address the most critical demands first
• Has a passion for consumer-based branding and marketing
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management
• An ability to balance many projects simultaneously, independently prioritize work based on project objectives and business goals, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Possess a proactive, self-starter work ethic with the ability to operate independently within a small team;
• Thoughtful, empathetic and creative.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.

At The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include but are not limited to: skill set, experience, education, training, licensure and certifications, knowledge and abilities of the applicant, alignment with market data, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $55,000-$65,000. This range may vary for positions that will be performed outside of California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Westchester County, NY, Rhode Island, or Washington. __

The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.