Senior Designer

Who we are.

Makers & Allies is an award-winning design and branding studio producing exclusively for the wine, craft, and spirits industry. We’re a multi-talented creative crew that has learned how to play at the top of our game together. We’re pretty damn serious about what we do, but never too serious about ourselves.

Makers Mindset.

1. Stand Out
2. Stand for Something
3. Details are Everything

Who you are.

You’re an exceptionally talented, high-level web and print designer with branding experience in the alcohol/beverage industry and a dedicated passion for your craft. You possess the ability to generate original concepts and have an outstanding sense of design style paired with an incredible eye for detail.

What you can do.

• Lead a team of creatives
• Think big picture and execute down to the small details
• Concept meaningful ideas and brand communications
• Communicate ideas clearly
• Collaborate with writers, designers, developers, and project managers
• Turn creative direction into beautiful design
• Design compelling and strategy led presentations

Must haves.

• 7+ years designing specifically for web, print, and digital as evidenced by your digital portfolio
• 5+ years in the craft beverage industry
• 3+ years design leadership experience
• Incredible attention to every detail
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite; specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom
• Experience with Blender or other 3D rendering programs is a plus
• Impressive portfolio demonstrating breadth across various mediums of design: visual design, illustration, iconography, branding, illustration, packaging, social and activations

What we offer you.

• Full-Time Salary
• A sweet office space
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation and birthdays
• A team that is wildly creative, works smart and plays hard