The Coca-Cola Licensing & Retail (L&R) team seeks to connect with consumers through compelling Coca-Cola product & apparel, brand collaborations, strategic partnerships and retail experiences. L&R’s in-house Design team provides creative supporting Coca-Cola’s Global Licensing business, Retail Stores & eCom. The L&R Design team is a multidisciplinary, hands-on group that leads graphic design (assets, artwork development, VIS/guidelines), product development (apparel, accessories, home, drinkware, tech, etc), marketing content (marketing campaigns, photo/video shoots, in-store displays) and experiences (retail stores, pop ups, etc).

The L&R Design Manager will help create design solutions to grow the Licensing & Retail Business – including trend research & ideation, artwork creation, style guide & toolkits, and development. Partnering with the L&R Design team & cross-functional partners, this role will influence support our licensed collaborations & partnerships, product & apparel designs, marketing efforts, and experiential activations.

​Responsibilities:

• Supporting Design Initiatives, development of new artwork & trend-relevant style guides to grow L&R business.

• Supporting Design Initiatives, build design tools, pitch decks, & visual guidelines to grow L&R business.

• Participate in regional product reviews (concept, prototype, final) and manage design feedback with cross-functional partners.

• In partnership with L&R product development teams, provide design feedback across categories (apparel, accessories, home, drinkware, tech, etc)

• Contribute to seasonal trend research (field research, mood boards, etc)

• Collaborate within in-house design team and with cross-functional business partners.

• Contribute to the conceptualization, execution, and implementation of design solutions that align with business goals.

• Create concept visualization tools (product mockups/renders).

Position Details:

Hybrid work schedule - 3 days per week in person and 2 days virtual

Individual contributor role - no direct reports

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Skills:

• Graphic Design/Product Design/Layout Design

• Typography & layout skills

• Communication & presentation skills

• Critical thinking & problem solving skills

• Adaptability & flexibility

• Time management & prioritization

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with a team

Required Qualifications:

• 4-6 years experience in Graphic Design, Product Design or similar.

• BA in Graphic Design, Product Design or similar.

• Proficient in Graphic Design Software (Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Express, etc)

• Strong portfolio showcasing design work.

• Graphic Design expertise. Excellent typographic/publication skills, print knowledge, with a strong understanding of scale/3D space. Output will include art for product, product mockups, graphic standards, guidelines, pitch decks, and marketing content - so this role must be able to design for different end-usage.

• Ability to summarize and convey complex information in a compelling, engaging and simple way.

• Demonstrate oral communication skills.

• Make persuasive presentations to management and partners.

•  “Always On” attitude: Irregular hours may be required at times supporting Global business.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Positive & solution-oriented. Problem-solving mindset.

• Passionate for brand identity & storytelling.

• Connected to trends & pop culture.

• Attention to detail & craft.

• Energized by variety of projects. Flexible skillset.

• Motivated to join a fast-paced team environment.

• Self-starter. Hands-on. Handle and prioritize multiple projects.

• Receptive to feedback, insights, & critique.

• Adaptable. Embraces change.

What We Can Do for You:

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 200 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Costa Coffee, Innocent, Fairlife & Topo Chico.

• Expansive & Diverse Global System: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants.

• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.