senior designer, Creative Studio (Remote – U.S.)

Now Brewing – senior designer, Creative Studio (Remote – U.S.)! #tobeapartner 

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. 

We’re looking for a versatile senior designer to join the Starbucks Creative Studio. Our in-house team is responsible for setting the creative expression for Starbucks. The senior designer will concept and execute creative concepts and visual assets as well as art direct external agencies and production in the development of wide-ranging omnichannel creative executions (examples include packaging, advertising campaigns, social media, illustration, animation, digital design, and in-store experiences). A true owner of your work with a team-first attitude and a relentless drive to evolve the brand and create elevated and impactful assets. Leverage your deep background in branding, graphic design, and advertising to bring the Starbucks brand to life in innovative ways while ensuring we show up consistently and effectively for our customers. 

As a senior designer, you will… 

·       Create design solutions that help drive the success of the Starbucks brand while adhering to and helping shape global creative standards that ensure Starbucks shows up consistently and effectively.

·       Develop effective and compelling creative concepts and design assets across a wide range of omnichannel work, articulates creative decisions, and executes strategically and creatively at a high level.  

·       Build captivating presentations with expert communication design skills, linking creative solutions strategically to brand and business objectives.

·       Provide design consultation to external agencies and art directs production (film, photography, audio, production design, etc.)

·       Interpret and integrates creative feedback to advance the work, demonstrating flexibility while effectively responding to feedback with clarifying questions.

·       Keep a pulse on creative and cultural trends, skillfully translating findings into the work, helping evolve and strengthen the Starbucks brand.

·       Think strategically and can rationalize creative recommendations as an advocate for the customer and brand, constructively questioning assumptions while pursuing the brief’s objectives.

·       Consistently draw connections across Studio projects as a source of inspiration and drives creative solutions with the end-user in mind.

·       Achieve established goals while consistently adapting to changing business and Studio priorities.

·       Manage workload effectively across multiple, omnichannel, large projects and programs with varying deadlines—supports creative project managers in developing timelines.

·       Cultivate strong working relationships within the Studio and with cross-functional partners at the project level, positively representing the organization.

·       Demonstrate strong storytelling ability, effectively presents work to a broad range of audiences, and autonomously communicates clearly and strategically to all stakeholders.

We’d love to hear from people with: 

Basic Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts/Visual Design/Visual Communication/Graphic Design, related creative certification or evaluated by relevant experience.

·       Mastery of Design principles (color theory, composition, layout principles, typography)

·       Skilled at graphics file creation optimized for digital, social, media, packaging and/or print

·       Interprets current trends, competition, and culture and applies it with a keen eye for shaping aesthetics and detail.

·       An understanding of integrated marketing and its various components

·       A compelling portfolio of work with a wide range of creative projects

·       Excellent presentation skills

·       Proven strength in problem analysis and creative problem-solving.

·       Great communication and collaborative skills

·       Excellent time management skills and team-oriented with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.

·       Proficient in Mac programs

·       Highly Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Acrobat, and Creative Cloud. Proficient in programs like Procreate, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Opal, and Figma.

·       5+ years experience with a creative agency or in-house creative team

Preferred Qualifications:

·       5+ years experience concepting advertising, media, and social campaigns, including strategic concepting, film & social concepts, storyboards, art directing photoshoots & film shoots, art directing production, production designers, and external agencies.

·       5+ years experience designing brand identities and creative guides.

·       5+ years of experience designing digital, game, and/or UX design, including art direction, illustration, animation, and creating multiple forms of digital design assets.

·       5+ years of experience developing strategy and communication design skills

·       5+ years of experience designing packaging and design systems

·       5+ years concepting and creating signage and design systems for cohesive store experiences

Please submit a portfolio as part of your application

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.  

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. 

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. 

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

The pay range for this position may be narrower than that displayed, depending on where the work is performed.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].