Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants is seeking a talented and creative visionary to join our team as a Lead Wine and Consumer Packaging Designer. Cooper’s Hawk is a trailblazing combination of restaurant, winery, Napa-style tasting room, and specialty retail market. Additionally, Cooper’s Hawk is home to the country’s largest Wine Club, a lifestyle-driven monthly affiliation offering exclusive wines, unforgettable events, and a host of privileges. In addition to nearly 60 restaurant locations, Cooper’s Hawk has recently introduced Piccolo Buco, a contemporary Neapolitan pizza concept, nestled under the “by Cooper’s Hawk” Brand umbrella.

More than an award-winning hospitality concept and wine producer—we’re curators of extraordinary moments. As Lead Wine and Consumer Packaging Designer, you will be at the heart of this endeavor, crafting packages that evoke emotions, transport minds, and stir the senses. This role will be the bridge between our wines and their compelling stories, offering a rare blend of creative freedom and collaboration, empowering you to shape the future of our Brand. This is also a role that offers your designs a grand stage through celebrity partnerships and organizations, like the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Previous collaborations with celebrities like John Legend, Zac Brown, and Francis Ford Coppola showcase our ability to attract exceptional talent and speak to the level of visibility your designs may receive.

If you possess an appetite for excellence, a passion for the arts, and a dedication to making an impact, we invite you to apply with your portfolio and resume. Join Cooper’s Hawk on a thrilling journey where art and wine unite.

What You’ll Do:

• Wine Label and Packaging
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including winemakers, marketing, and creative to develop visually stunning and impactful label, capsule and cork designs for monthly Wine Club releases, limited releases, and standard wine catalog of over 50 labels
• Create original and compelling moodboards, artwork, and mockups that capture the essence of each wine varietal, region, and story
• Integrate efforts with producer to accurately reflect regional label regulations and submissions for government COLA (Certificate of Label Approvals)
• Consumer Packaging
• Conceptualize and execute eye-catching packaging designs that not only showcase the product’s quality but convey a narrative that resonates with consumers on an emotional level
• Innovative Visual Concepts
• Maintain a deep understanding of current design trends, typography, and color theory to ensure our packaging designs are engaging and on-trend
• Translate brand guidelines and marketing objectives into designs that resonate with our target audience, from concept to completion
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with print vendor to bring packaging visions to life through print stock selection and techniques, attending press proofs as needed
• Partner effectively with key stakeholder groups to accomplish goals
• Quality Control
• Manage packaging proof and approval files, including bottle mockups and print techniques

What You’ll Need:

• Must represent Cooper’s Hawk values
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, with a focus on wine or beverage packaging design
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of wine label and beverage packaging designs, demonstrating a keen eye for typography, color, and composition across various mediums of design: visual design, illustration, iconography, branding, social, and activations
• Excellent understanding of print production processes and requirements for labels and packaging, including embossing, foiling, and specialty finishes
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, while also being a collaborative team player
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Office, Teams, Powerpoint, Word)
• Strongly Preferred:
• Experience working with luxury brands or high-end wine labels
• Deep knowledge of wine industry, including an understanding of varietals, appellations, and global wine packaging trends
• Understanding of wine label regulations and compliance requirements

Competencies:

• Brand Ambassador
• Interpersonal Skill
• Guest Focus
• Action Oriented
• Plans and Aligns
• Business Acumen
• Manages Ambiguity
• Communicates Effectively


What You’ll Get:

• Incredible Discounts:
  • Monthly Dining Allowance
  • 50% Dining and Carryout
  • 40% Retail Wine
  • 20% Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
• Paid Time Off
• Milestones Recognition Program
• Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
• Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)

Cooper’s Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper’s Hawk.

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Cooper's Hawk wines have won hundreds of awards and are the Official Wines of the Screen Actors Guild® Awards. We are built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge a COMMUNITY, and with the world's largest wine club membership, we are paving the way to democratizing the good life!