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Graphic Designer (AI-Enabled)
Location: New Jersey (Onsite Monday–Thursday)
Salary: $85,000 – $110,000
Schedule: 4 days onsite (Mon–Thurs), Friday remote
About the Company
Our client is a leading producer, distributor, importer, and marketer of premium spirits in the United States. With a strong portfolio of iconic and emerging brands, they are known for creativity, craftsmanship, and innovative storytelling across packaging, marketing, and experiential design.
The Role
We are seeking a hands-on Graphic Designer who is well versed in AI-powered concepting and can seamlessly translate AI-generated ideas into high-quality, traditional design outputs. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in fast-paced, brand-forward environments and enjoys experimenting with new tools while maintaining strong design fundamentals.
This is a highly collaborative, in-office role working closely with marketing, brand, and creative leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Rapidly generate creative concepts using AI design tools (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E, Adobe Firefly, etc.)
- Translate AI-generated concepts into polished, production-ready designs
- Design and execute assets across print and digital channels, including:
- Packaging concepts and refinements
- Brand and campaign materials
- Marketing and sales collateral
- Social and digital content
- Ensure all creative aligns with brand guidelines, tone, and quality standards
- Iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining attention to detail
- Stay current on emerging AI design tools and workflows, recommending improvements as appropriate
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders in a hands-on, studio-style environment
Qualifications
- Graphic design experience, preferably within CPG, spirits, luxury, or lifestyle brands
- Strong proficiency in traditional design tools (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Demonstrated experience using AI tools for creative concepting and ideation
- Ability to take abstract or AI-generated concepts and refine them into cohesive, brand-ready designs
- Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills
- Portfolio showcasing both conceptual thinking and executed design work
- Comfortable working onsite four days per week in New Jersey
- Self-starter with strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to Have
- Experience in spirits, beverage alcohol, or premium consumer brands
- Familiarity with packaging design and production processes
- Motion, digital, or experiential design exposure
Why Join
- Competitive salary ($85K–$110K)
- Opportunity to help shape a growing AI-enabled creative model
- Exposure to premium, nationally distributed brands
- Collaborative, design-forward team with room to scale
- Potential for team expansion as the model proves successful
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000