Sr. Social Designer

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

We are looking for a Sr. Social Designer to join our in-house creative team.

You are equal parts designer, visual storyteller and creative innovator. You understand how to build brands through compelling creative, translate strategy into breakthrough ideas, and develop work that is culturally relevant and visually distinctive while helping shape the future of AI-enabled creativity within the organization.

AI fluency is important, but please note that this is not an AI operator role. We are looking for an exceptional designer who uses AI as one of many tools to accelerate ideation, concept development, and creative execution while serving as a trusted resource and coach for others across the marketing team.

Accountabilities

• Lead concept development for social first, integrated marketing programs
• Create compelling visual design across social and digital marketing channels
• Use AI tools to accelerate ideation, visualization, concept exploration, and workflow efficiency
• Translate marketing strategy and consumer insights into breakthrough creative ideas
• Develop campaign systems and creative assets that strengthen brand equity and drive engagement
• Partner with cross-functional creative, marketing, and brand teams throughout the creative process
• Present concepts and creative recommendations to stakeholders with confidence and clarity
• Stay current on design trends, social behaviors, emerging platforms, and AI-enabled creative workflows

What You'll Own

• Elevating the visual standard and creative quality of the in-house team
• Designing best-in-class social creative across multiple brands and channels
• Developing highly crafted visual solutions that balance strategic objectives with creative excellence
• Bringing fresh thinking, cultural relevance, and innovative approaches to creative development
• Helping define how AI can responsibly and effectively support the creative process

What You'll Influence

• Creative teams and partners on emerging design, social, and AI-enabled creative practices
• Brand teams through the development of effective, insight-driven creative solutions
• Internal stakeholders on opportunities to use AI to enhance creative quality, speed, and efficiency

What You'll Own

• Elevating the visual standard and creative quality of the in-house team
• Designing best-in-class social creative across multiple brands and channels
• Developing highly crafted visual solutions that balance strategic objectives with creative excellence
• Bringing fresh thinking, cultural relevance, and innovative approaches to creative development
• Helping define how AI can responsibly and effectively support the creative process
• Please Note: this is not a video production, filmmaker, or AI prompt role

This is a senior design and concept role focused on brand-building, visual storytelling, and creative excellence.

Success Measures

• Quality and effectiveness of creative and social output
• Contribution to brand-building initiatives
• Creative innovation and concept strength
• Improved speed and efficiency through thoughtful AI-enabled workflows
• Performance of social and campaign creative

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Advertising, Visual Communications, or related field
• 8+ years of experience within an agency, in-house creative team, or integrated marketing environment
• Proven portfolio demonstrating excellence in social creative
• Strong experience concepting and designing integrated marketing campaigns
• Experience working with consumer brands and social-first creative
• Demonstrated use of AI tools as part of the creative development process

Skills Needed to Be Successful

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Exceptional visual design, typography, composition, and storytelling skills
• Strong conceptual thinking and idea development capabilities
• Deep understanding of social-first creative and cultural trends
• Experience art directing photography, content, and campaign development
• Familiarity with AI platforms such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, or similar tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of creative excellence
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills

Portfolio Requirements

Candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing:

• Brand-building creative work
• Integrated marketing campaigns
• Social-first creative
• Visual design and art direction
• Conceptual thinking and creative problem solving
• Examples of AI-enhanced creative development are welcomed but not required

Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.

• Competitive annual salary $106,000 - $133,000 in Chicago, IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.​

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.​​

Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy ​to stay ahead of industry giants.​