Marketing and Creative Specialist

Hess Wine Company; Union (CA); On-site; USD 83,097,000 - 93,126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (3 weeks) & holidays

Wine club membership

Employee wine discount

Job summary

Hess Persson Estates is seeking a Marketing support specialist to develop consumer-facing content and tools for Sales and DTC teams. You will contribute to premium POS, assets, and sell sheets while maintaining brand standards and polished design.

The role involves collaboration with marketing, hospitality, and procurement, plus event support. Proficiency in Adobe CC and MS Office is valued, with a passion for wine branding and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; focus in marketing, business analysis, communications, or graphic arts.
• Experience in wine marketing or DTC preferred; certifications a plus.
• Strong written/verbal communication; brand ambassador.

Responsibilities

• Design, branding, POS & premiums; ensure alignment with brand guidelines.
• Create sales tools and sell sheets; collaborate on decks for sales programs.
• Support digital marketing: photoshoots, asset development, and social content.
• Update collateral for visitation and hospitality; manage proofs for labels/packaging.
• Assist with event materials, trainings, tastings, and annual National Sales Meeting.

Skills

Graphic design

Project management

Content creation

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About the Job

Hess Persson Estates, a family-owned winery founded in 1978, is led by the next generation of family and supported by a small, dynamic marketing team. We’re seeking someone with energy, curiosity, and a growth mindset. Culture and character are our top hiring priorities.

Purpose

Contribute to the Marketing team by developing and coordinating tools for Sales, DTC, and cross-functional teams to create consumer-facing content. The ideal candidate brings skills in graphic design, project management, content creation, attention to detail, and communication—all with a luxury branding perspective. Strong multitasking and cross-department coordination are essential.

We value collaboration, initiative, and fresh ideas—this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a team setting and takes ownership with a positive attitude.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

Marketing & Sales Support

Under the guidance of the Marketing Manager (MM) and in collaboration with marketing and sales teams:

Design, Branding, Point-of-Sale (POS) & Premiums

• Ensure all creative aligns with Hess Persson Estates’ brand/style guidelines.
• Develop POS and premiums with MM, meeting key deadlines.
• Manage print-on-demand agency to keep POS materials current and ready for quarterly focus periods.
• Create sales tools (in-store POS, accolade sheets, score cards, shelf talkers, etc.).
• Partner with Business Insights and MM to produce sell sheets and PPT decks for sales programs.
• Maintain digital assets and support trade website (e.g., winemaker notes, bottle shots, labels, press POS).
• Support quarterly brand strategy presentations.
• Assist with creation and maintaining marketing decks (strategy, program overviews, launches) with a focus on polished professionalism and design.

Creative & Digital Marketing Support

With MM and teams across marketing, hospitality, and procurement:

• Assist with photoshoot prep and asset development.
• Manage proof review timelines for labels/packaging; make minor design edits.
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing Manager on organic social content (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) and design digital ads.
• Update digital and print collateral for visitation and hospitality.

Event Support

• Assist with trade trainings and tastings (virtual/in-person), ensuring materials are prepped (wines, glassware, notes).
• Source and ship event materials for remote sales team.
• Occasionally attend and pour at consumer and trade events on and off property.
• Support execution of annual National Sales Meeting in Napa.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; focus in marketing, business analysis, communications, or graphic arts.
• Passion for wine; experience in wine marketing or DTC preferred; certifications a plus.
• Strong written/verbal communication; confident brand ambassador.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).

Skills & Abilities

• Positive attitude and attention to detail.
• Skilled at managing multiple cross-functional projects and meeting deadlines.
• Curious and proactive in improving systems and processes.
• Committed to personal/professional growth.
• Team player: values collaboration and relationship-building.
• Comfortable in dynamic, small-office environments with matrix management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, you may be asked to lift and move cases of wine (up to 45 lbs.). If this is not possible for you due to a disability, you are still encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive hourly rate of pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance plans 100% paid by the employer.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match up to the first 6% an employee contributes.
• Paid Time Off (starting at 3 weeks vacation accrual, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays).
• Wine Club Membership to Hess Persson Estates (per availability of the wines).
• Employee wine discount.
• A work environment where you can be your authentic self and be a part of a winning team!

This role’s compensation is anticipated to fit within the range of $29–$32.50/hour. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, knowledge, and education.

Hess Persson Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC’s “Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law” poster. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at 707-265-3487.

Want to learn more about our brands and the company? Check us out online!

Hess Persson Estates: https://www.hessperssonestates.com