Graphic Designer - Marketing, Commerce, Creative, Print, Digital

Who We Are

Wine Enthusiast Companies is a Certified B Corporation and the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.

Your Role in Our Journey

The Wine Enthusiast creative division is seeking a mid-level Graphic Designer to work across our print catalog and commerce website. The primary responsibility of the graphic designer will be to help envision and execute layouts for the print catalog and website, and design promotional assets such as banners, postcards and emails across digital and print.

The right candidate will be able to process creative briefs (communicated in writing or verbally) and interpret them into engaging and polished designs that inspire consumer action.

We are looking for a graphic designer who is proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Figma) and who works quickly and efficiently to produce finished layouts on deadline.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Be Uncorking

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Organize workflow to meet deadlines
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Develop engaging visual multimedia assets such as infographics, illustrations, motion graphics, icons, logos and other designs using software or by hand as needed
• Design graphics optimized for digital platforms including websites, mobile apps, social media platforms, and email marketing
• Photo research, outreach, editing and retouching
• Help to track source and credit for photos, images, illustrations and other elements
• Work with editors and art director to refine layouts and produce final design for print and digital layouts and templates
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Work closely with marketing teams, copywriters, photographers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive marketing campaigns

Location : Hybrid work model available for employees within driving distance of the office; fully remote option considered for candidates outside the local area. The hybrid role has an onsite requirement of 1 - 2 times a month at our Valhalla, NY headquarters.

Qualifications

The Perfect Blend (What You Bring to the Table)

• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• A keen eye for aesthetics down to the details
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, layout techniques, and UX
• Experience designing marketing assets for print and digital mediums (including but not limited to: catalogs, postcards, websites, social media platforms, and email marketing)
• Ability to adhere to and interpret style guide/ brand guidelines
• Willingness to take design risks, innovate and experiment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to project timelines and deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams (a good sense of humor helps)
• Ability to incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders and revise designs as necessary
• Solutions-oriented mindset to innovate around design challenges
• Passion for staying on top of industry trends, design tools, and best practices to continuously improve design quality and effectiveness
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques and tools
• Understanding of print and digital publishing processes and software

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
• Major bonus points for UX experience
• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems (bonus points for Magento experience)
• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software (working with CGI environments is a big plus)
• Experience in image handling and processing

Please provide a link to an online portfolio (including password if necessary).

Our Commitment to You

Unlimited PTO, Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401(K) Match, FSA & Dependent Care FSA, Flexible Work Environment, Pet Discount Plans, Employee Discount, Wellhub, optional Wine Tasting Class participation, Flexible Schedule, Dynamic and Collaborative work culture.

Our Core Values

PASSION

We’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do.

COLLABORATION

We believe in the power of working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging our collective talents to achieve our goals. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best.

INNOVATION

We value those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future.

TRANSPARENCY

Communication and integrity are the cornerstones of our relationships with each other and our customers. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow.

EMPATHY

We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one’s time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture.

JOY

We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. As a family business, we honor the importance of our employees’ home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity

At Wine Enthusiast, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. As part of our commitment to fair hiring practices, we have adopted "ban the box" policies to provide individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment. We consider all applicants on their merits and qualifications, considering their ability to perform the job.

Our family-owned company was born from a passion to bring a fine wine experience to the everyday. We believe wine is best shared with others and brings people together. In 2021, Adam and Sybil's daughters Erika Strum Silberstein and Jacqueline Strum were named co-presidents and continue to lead the mission of bringing wine to life. The second generation works together with the collective team to create new and better ways for everyone to explore and enjoy the exciting world of wine, including low-alcohol wines, non-alcohol wines, spirits, and beyond! We hope you’ll join us with a glass in hand.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

70,000 - 80,000 USD per year(Hybrid (Valhalla, New York, US))

70,000 - 80,000 USD per year(Remote (United States))