Brand Design Lead (Alcohol)
Join an award-winning design and branding studio, specializing on crafting exceptional packaging for the wine, craft beer, and spirits industry. They are a tight-knit team of makers and allies who treat their work not just as jobs, but as careers they’re deeply proud of. If you’re passionate about craftsmanship, camaraderie, and continuous learning, we want to hear from you.
As their exclusive recruitment partner, we are managing all of their hiring needs.
About Them: Their work draws people in, but it’s their culture that makes them stay. They’re known for their personal pride in what they do, rooted in an industry that’s constantly evolving. Collaboration is at the heart of their success—they have each other’s backs and are always learning, adapting, and growing together. The team is committed to ownership of their work, with weekly reflections on how they can improve and push the boundaries of design.
Their workspace is a vibrant, collaborative environment spread across four floors in two buildings, where designers and executors work side by side. The kitchen, located upstairs, is where all the magic happens—fueling creativity and bringing people together outside of the workday. As they celebrate their 10th year and continue to expand, they’re excited to introduce new roles to their growing team, creating endless possibilities for innovation and creativity.
About You: They’re looking for a proactive senior creative lead with deep experience in brand identity, design, and packaging within the alcohol industry. You have a killer portfolio that showcases your ability to create holistic branding concepts and design solutions that align with client vision and project goals. You’ve officially led a team of 3+ and have transitioned from day-to-day IC work to championing and shepherding your team and their work.
What You’ll Need:
A collaborative spirit with experience working across multiple alcohol brands.
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom), as well as Keynote and Google Suite.
Experience in Blender and Figma is a plus.
Ability to prepare and facilitate flawless print production files.
Solid communication skills, with a knack for proactive project management.
A love for the craft of design and a big curiosity for learning.
A mix of artistic flair and process-oriented thinking, with a focus on delivering work on time.
This is a full-time, in-office role based at their HQ in San Luis Obispo. They offer a transition plan for those looking to relocate and have successfully brought team members over from Brooklyn, Miami, Los Angeles, and even Barcelona.
Important:
Only U.S.-based candidates will be considered.
Your portfolio is crucial to your application—please include it when you apply.
Salary range: $115,000 - $130,000 USD
Benefits
Industry Events & Workshops
Flexible PTO
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision
401k
Dog friendly offices
If you’re passionate about leading a team, driving creative excellence, and being part of an evolving, collaborative culture, they’d love to meet you. Build something extraordinary together.
