Senior Graphic Designer, Print Magazine

Who We Are

Wine Enthusiast Companies is a Certified B Corporation and the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.

Your Role in Our Journey

The Senior Graphic Designer will direct the conception and execution of visual elements in the Wine Enthusiast print magazine and branded assets. This role drives the visual excellence of the magazine, working to ensure a consistent aesthetic throughout the brand, in collaboration with the Digital and Commerce/Marketing Art Directors. The role requires a keen balance between strategic growth demands and artistic innovation to consistently deliver compelling, engaging magazine pages. Beyond the print magazine, the Senior Graphic Designer is also responsible for translating editorial and brand strategy into compelling visual narratives for various print and digital projects, such as event materials, marketing assets, promotional mailers, and digital advertising layouts.

What You'll Be Uncorking

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the execution of print magazine visual assets—including covers, features, in-house commerce ads, and advertorials—managing the process from initial concept through to final production. This includes determining typography, selecting imagery, and designing layouts in alignment with established brand standards.
• Contribute to the planning of photo shoots, illustrations, and design elements alongside the Visuals Director and editorial team, ensuring a cohesive and immersive final product.
• Oversee the implementation of all photographs, illustrations, and other graphic elements in the magazine. Ensure all visuals elevate the magazine's storytelling and incorporate contemporary design best practices.
• Lead art meetings and manage briefs to maintain aesthetic consistency across all themed magazine issues.
• Produce a range of promotional and marketing collateral, including various print and digital assets that promote the brand 
• Work collaboratively with other Brand Creative leads to generate innovative ideas and projects that result in high-quality visual narratives.
• Liaise with external partners such as design studios, photographers, and illustrators to guarantee the final print quality meets the brand’s premium standards and expectations.

The Perfect Blend (What You Bring to the Table)

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in design software like the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Degree or equivalent professional accreditation in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated history of creating successful visual assets for both print and digital platforms like websites, newsletters, and social media.
• Prior experience in managing external contractors such as illustrators.
• Highly developed aesthetic sense and understanding of color theory, typography, and composition.
• Experience presenting visual concepts and decks and collaborating with stakeholders on other teams.
• Experience managing a print production lifecycle, including processing files and providing final approval of magazine pages.
• Some knowledge of, and passion for, wine is a plus
• Experience working at a food, drinks, travel, or lifestyle print publication is a plus
• Illustration skills are a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to establish and maintain a cohesive visual identity across diverse platforms and touch points.
• Demonstrated success in managing concurrent projects across multiple departments while consistently meeting lifecycle milestones and delivery deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated professional with a "take-charge" attitude and the ability to drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Skilled at following and interpreting complex style guides, brand guidelines, and detailed creative briefs to ensure visual consistency.
• Deep knowledge of current design, typography, and luxury brand trends, with a commitment to keeping visual identities fresh, engaging, and competitive.
• Expertise in organizing high volumes of assets and navigating complex editorial workflows within demanding production schedules.
• A proactive approach to design exploration, with a portfolio that demonstrates a passion for innovation and visual experimentation.
• Ability to craft compelling, high-impact magazine layouts and branded materials that captivate and "dazzle" a sophisticated audience.

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be onsite at our Valhalla, NY headquarters twice per week, with Tuesday designated as a required in-office day.

Our Commitment to You

Unlimited PTO, Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401(K) Match, FSA & Dependent Care FSA, Flexible Work Environment, Onsite Gym, Pet Discount Plans, Employee Discount, optional Wine Tasting Class participation, Flexible Schedule, Dynamic and Collaborative work culture.

Our Core Values

JOY

We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. As a family business, we honor the importance of our employees’ home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams.

EMPATHY

We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one’s time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture.

TRANSPARENCY

Communication and integrity are the cornerstones of our relationships with each other and our customers. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow.

PASSION

We’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do.

INNOVATION

We value those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future.

COLLABORATION

We believe in the power of working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging our collective talents to achieve our goals. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity

At Wine Enthusiast, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. As part of our commitment to fair hiring practices, we have adopted "ban the box" policies to provide individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment. We consider all applicants on their merits and qualifications, considering their ability to perform the job.

Our family-owned company was born from a passion to bring a fine wine experience to the everyday. We believe wine is best shared with others and brings people together. In 2021, Adam and Sybil's daughters Erika Strum Silberstein and Jacqueline Strum were named co-presidents and continue to lead the mission of bringing wine to life. The second generation works together with the collective team to create new and better ways for everyone to explore and enjoy the exciting world of wine, including low-alcohol wines, non-alcohol wines, spirits, and beyond! We hope you’ll join us with a glass in hand.

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