Senior Graphic Designer

The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for maintaining BIGGBY COFFEE brand standards and the ideation and creation of various brand assets for the company. This is achieved through conceptual thinking, art and photo direction, and design production while ensuring production standards are met (size and quality of assets).  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design print and digital creative assets  
• Update and refresh outdated BIGGBY-branded products to reflect new brand standards   
• Handle intake of requests from both Home Office team members and external Operators   
• Aid with photography and art direction for photoshoots 
• Develop branding collateral for new BIGGBY products   
• Provide creative direction for print and digital projects within the company   
• Work with the Creative Director to mentor team of graphic designers  
• Maintain high level of brand standards for BIGGBY COFFEE   
• Make complex design decisions   
• Participate in meetings to develop the brand, design, and marketing initiatives for the company   

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (IF NECESSARY) 

• Work with external vendors to provide direction to produce assets that conform to brand standards  
• Provide art direction for photoshoots  

Minimum Requirements

Education 

Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts with Graphic Design or related field required  

Experience 

• Minimum 5 years of professional Graphic Design experience required   
• Expert level Adobe Creative Suite experience required (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)  
• Experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels from digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print   
• Experience creating marketing collateral, sales materials, and presentations   
• Experience providing creative direction to outside organizations and/or time spent working in an agenda or in-house studio   
• Proficient understanding with web design and UX/UI  

Knowledge 

• Thorough understanding of Branding and Brand Strategy  
• General understanding of interaction design principles and techniques to generate files that are prepared effectively for programmers and partners   
• Extensive understanding of design principles   
• Digital prepress/final file preparation   
• Familiarity with Asana or similar tool preferred   
• Understanding of photography and photo composition preferred   
• Creative vision with an understanding of business objectives preferred  

Ability 

• Ability to translate specifications and information to meet the requirements of a project/task  
• Ability to generate multiple concepts quickly based on design briefs and requirements developed by the design team and/or other teams within the organization  
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance  
• Ability to multitask and switch from project to project seamlessly   
• Ability to generate original ideas and take feedback and information from multiple stakeholders  
• Detail oriented  
• Critical thinking and problem solving  
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting  
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines   
• Excellent conceptual thought processes   

Licensing / Professional Certification 

N/A 

Physical Requirements 

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Other Requirements 

Reliable internet and setting to perform job remotely 

Requires occasional travel to Home Office in East Lansing, MI, conferences, or other locations as needed 

Must have a design portfolio 

Work in an outdoor setting may be occasionally required 

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

At BIGGBY COFFEE we are committed to supporting people in building a life they love! We are an aspiring conscious company and we are always looking for individuals to join our team who possess a desire to grow and a willingness to share as a professional and individual. We are a 100% franchise company that has grown to almost 400 locations in 13 states since we started in 1995! 

BIGGBY COFFEE fanatics consume about 2,500,000 pounds of coffee a year. By 2028, we plan to be 100% farm-direct. Farm-Direct means that we buy directly from the coffee producer and eliminate as many of the unnecessary people in the middle. In turn, those savings go to the farmer to ensure their economic viability and prosperity. Join us on our mission to put a Name, a Face, and a Place to every cup of coffee we serve.  

VALUES & BENEFITS 

At BIGGBY COFFEE we are committed to supporting people in building a life they love. Acceptable candidates will possess a desire to grow and a willingness to share as a professional and individual. Our core values are: 

Love Unconditionally – Have faith in people and assume their good intentions. Extend grace at no extra charge and illuminate every interaction with love. 

Embrace Growth – Harness the power of limitless possibilities - take risks, fail fast, adapt, grow. 

Live Consciously – Be present, self-aware, and mindful of others. Know who I am and who I want to be. Always have a positive impact on those around me. 

Have Courage – Recognize fear, but challenge what I am afraid of. Be bold, take leaps and embrace the potential to fail. Do the brave thing. 

Kick-Ass – Work with enthusiasm, intensity, and passion. Stay focused and give it everything I’ve got. Push limits and go beyond expectations. 

BENEFITS & PERKS 

As a full-time Home Office employee, you would receive a variety of benefits including: 

- 5 days of vacation days as a new hire. Vacation days will then increase with your tenure. 

- 9 Sick Days, 5 Floating Holidays, and 3 Volunteer Days per calendar year. 

- 13 Company-Paid holidays per year. 

- A paid sabbatical after every 5 years of employment. 

- Family Care Plan (maternity/paternity) 

- Bereavement days 

The BIGGBY COFFEE Corporate Office also offers ST/LT disability, 401K w/ employer match (up to 4%), $100,000 company-paid life insurance, and medical, dental, & vision insurance. 

We also offer numerous perks including a remote office set-up bonus, a fixed monthly allotment, flexible scheduling, discounted pet insurance, discounted BIGGBY merchandise, discounted college tuition through select universities, and more! 

BIGGBY COFFEE loves you for who YOU are. We exist to love people and that includes you! Global Orange Development, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage and welcome all applicants, whether a member of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color. BIGGBY is striving to be a safe place for you to be you and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles), color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. 

*Candidates will be placed in the salary range based on relevant skills and experience requested for the role. 

**Applicants must reside or relocate to a state the BIGGBY COFFEE Home Office is registered to conduct business in, which are MI, OH, CT, SC, and KY.