Designer (Mid - Design Director Level)

Tavern; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in New York is looking for a passionate Designer to innovate and elevate brand visibility. This role involves close collaboration with clients and internal teams, strong mentorship of junior creatives, and a commitment to exceptional design standards. Benefits include 24 days PTO, a 401k match, and a potential year-end bonus.

Benefits

24 days PTO per year

Paid holidays

401k matching

Medical/dental benefits

Access to various health benefits

Potential year-end bonus

Half-day Summer Fridays

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of design experience in packaging and branding.
• Excellent knowledge of design software.
• Proven experience in a creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present compelling design solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Mentor junior designers and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain brand standards and manage design assets.

Skills

Packaging design

Branding design

Storytelling

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

Premiere

Job description

As a Designer at TAVERN, you will spearhead creative innovation while efficiently producing exceptional work from the initial concept to final output. You thrive on great ideas, possessing a keen ability to identify, articulate, and leverage them. Designers work closely with our Strategy and Client Services teams, serving as the primary creative force on several projects and providing support to the design leadership. In collaboration with the Design Director and/or Chief Creative Officer, you will motivate more junior members of the creative team, offering mentorship and sharing insights to help them achieve their full potential. From a creative standpoint, you will showcase a deep comprehension of Brand First principles through engaging design that elevates brand visibility and desirability. Additionally, you will engage in cross-functional collaboration with colleagues in Strategy, Operations, and Client Management to craft distinctive brands by thoroughly understanding their essence and core values.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Designer at Tavern, you will report to the Design Director, with a dotted line of reporting to our Founder/Chief Creative Officer or directly into the Founder/Chief Creative Officer. Your key responsibilities will involve:

• Developing, organizing, structuring, and presenting well-thought-out design solutions that meet client objectives while interpreting and challenging feedback as necessary to enhance the brand.
• Producing compelling ideas and maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship in all facets of design.
• Linking strategy to creative output while elevating the aesthetic and creative capabilities of the design team and studio.
• Possessing a solid grasp of the creative process from the brief to production, swiftly refining concepts to spotlight the strongest ideas.
• Serving as the design steward for client brands, ensuring adherence to brand standards regarding color, typography, and visual assets, while organizing and maintaining design files and master assets as required.
• Assisting the team in managing external specialists, such as illustrators, 3D rendering artists, and photographers.
• Exhibiting integrity, honesty, reliability, responsiveness, and openness to earn the trust of clients and internal teams, acting as a creative partner to build trust and ultimately long-lasting relationships.
• Executing impactful pitches, client and internal presentations, being comfortable dealing with senior clients and internal teams alike.
• Fostering an atmosphere of inspiration and collaboration, mentoring and motivating junior members of the creative team, and facilitating communication and engagement across departments.
• Upholding the agency’s standards of creative excellence, punctuality, and profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 - 5+ years packaging and/or branding design experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
• Excellent knowledge of relevant software (Illustrator, Premiere, Photoshop, Figma)
• Proven experience in a top branding, design, or creative business, ideally with experience working with large-scale clients, packaging, and digital
• Adept at creating holistic branding concepts and design solutions, articulating and executing brand ideas across multiple touchpoints
• Thrives on direct, honest, and supportive communication; a team player, inspiring leader, and willing doer.
• Passionate about storytelling, great design, brand experiences, and has a keen eye for detail.

Tavern offers 24 days PTO per year, paid holidays, paid sick leave, 401k matching, medical/dental benefits, and access to other benefits like HealthAdvocate, One Medical, Teladoc, TalkSpace, and Kindbody. Plus, potential for a year-end bonus and half-day Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.