We are seeking a talented, detail-oriented, and spirited Junior Designer to join our Creative team. In this role, you will be a key driver in helping us bring our clients’ creative needs to life in the fast-paced, exciting beverage industry, from concept to final production.
KEY DETAILS:
- Location: New York, NY
- Employment: Full-time, salaried
- Work Model: Hybrid; 3-days a week in office (M, W, Th) near Union Square
- Reports to: Senior Designer
- Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000
WHO ARE WE?
We are Sidecar, partners to the world’s best drinks brands. We are a full-service creative agency of drinks marketing specialists, offering our clients an independent, informed, and honest voice as they navigate the world's cluttered back bars and bar carts.
With a range of expertise, including building strategic brand positioning, developing full 360 campaigns, executing design assets, and producing unique brand experiences, we provide clients with creative solutions that will turn heads and fill glasses.
IS THIS YOU?
- An energetic go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- A self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects but can also take direction well.
- Someone who enjoys keeping a pulse on culture and trends, and has a keen interest in the drinks industry.
- Someone who is looking for mentorship and eager to learn and grow in their design career.
- Someone who wants to help BUILD an agency, not just work at one.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Work as part of the design team and in collaboration with account and brand experience teams to maintain our clients’ brand identities and translate them consistently across assets, including point-of-sale, digital, social, event materials, and presentations.
- Execute design projects from start to finish, from initial design concepting to preparing and packaging files for final production (print and digital).
- Be the gatekeeper of quality work, ensuring all design ideas and outputs are on brief and meet the agency’s standard of excellence.
- Work across multiple brands and projects simultaneously at various stages of the project lifecycle.
- Present ideas and design thought processes in internal and client reviews, sharpening presentation skills.
- Support the agency on internal design projects, including Sidecar’s website, social, and agency events.
- Learn a lot. But also have a lot of fun. We work in drinks after all.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in a graphic design-related field.
- 1-3 years in a similar agency role (internship experience applies)
- A design portfolio
- Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; After Effects is a plus.
- A strong eye for typography, layout, and branding with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Solid working knowledge of Google Slides, Keynote, and PowerPoint for presentation design.
- A tech-savvy mindset with a comfort and interest in using and learning new design tools.
- The ability to multitask across different projects while maintaining a team-player mentality.
- Experience working with printers and releasing print-ready artwork (preferred).
- Impeccable attention to design and have an ability to maintain the quality of output.
- A glass-half-full personality - resiliently positive attitude is key to the Sidecar ethos.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule (in office Mon, Wed, and Thurs.)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, and must be 21+.
OUR BENEFITS:
Sidecar offers a competitive compensation package, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Prescription discounts
- 401K Matching
- 23 Personal PTO Days, Paid Sick Time, Flex Schedules
- Partial Phone Plan Reimbursement
- Monthly Cultural Spends.
Sidecar is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
