Senior Designer

Lead design from concept through execution across digital, print, merchandise, and physical brand experiences Develop visual concepts and systems for integrated campaigns, product launches, seasonal initiatives, and key US brand moments Design packaging, merchandise, branded products, digital experiences, and assets across eCommerce, email, social media, and paid media Design physical and printed brand expressions including cafe signage, menus, environmental graphics, marketing collateral, wayfinding, and consumer-packaged goods Translate creative concepts across different scales, contexts, and mediums Prototype ideas through 2D and 3D mockups Partner with Marketing, Product, Cafe, Digital, and other cross-functional teams Present creative concepts and design rationale to cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders Lead projects through iteration, production, and final execution Guide and provide feedback to full-time and freelance designers Partner with vendors and production partners on materials, fabrication, printing, and packaging Contribute to Blue Bottle’s brand standards, visual systems, and design guidelines Report directly to the Creative Director, US Work on US product launches, campaigns, cafe marketing, activations, and brand initiatives Requirements 8+ years of professional design experience within an agency, in-house creative team, studio, or similarly multidisciplinary environment A portfolio demonstrating exceptional conceptual thinking and versatility across multiple mediums, including digital, print, packaging, product, and/or physical brand experiences Experience leading integrated projects or campaigns from initial concept through production and execution across multiple channels Experience leading, mentoring, or directly managing designers and creative collaborators Strong experience in print and packaging design, including preparing press-ready files and overseeing production and press checks Strong understanding of digital design across eCommerce, email, social media, and other digital platforms Experience designing within established brand systems while knowing when and how to thoughtfully evolve them Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Figma, and Google Workspace Strong knowledge of typography and an exceptional eye for composition, hierarchy, image-making, and detail Experience working with vendors, fabricators, printers, or production partners to bring physical creative ideas to life Must be based within 50 miles of the San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in leading integrated design projects across digital and print mediums, with a strong focus on packaging and brand experiences. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring designers while maintaining brand standards and visual systems. Highest-signal resume keywords 8+ Years Of Professional Design Experience Strong Experience In Print And Packaging Design Fluency In Adobe Creative Suite Experience Leading Integrated Projects Strong Understanding Of Digital Design Hard Skills Conceptual Thinking Print Design Packaging Design Digital Design Typography Composition Hierarchy Image-Making Detail Orientation Prototyping Soft Skills Mentoring Collaboration Presentation Skills Feedback Provision Industry Keywords Integrated Campaigns Brand Standards Visual Systems Cross-Functional Teams Production Partners Consumer-Packaged Goods Environmental Graphics Marketing Collateral Wayfinding ECommerce Tools & Technologies Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Figma Google Workspace #J-18808-Ljbffr