C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS, LLC

OurBrands Designer

Keene, NH Full time

Position Overview

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

As an OurBrands Designer, you will support the day-to-day development and execution of creative design solutions that bring the OurBrands strategy to life across multiple channels. This role partners closely with Corporate Communications & Marketing to translate business and marketing needs into compelling visual communications that deliver effective, brand-aligned solutions. You will leverage a strong creative mindset and technical expertise to produce high-quality work across both digital and traditional formats, including (but not limited to) digital signage, presentations, event collateral, infographics, social media, advertising, banners, point-of-sale materials, retail displays, and brand guidelines. This position requires the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, apply innovative approaches across existing and emerging channels, and deliver visually engaging content that aligns with brand standards.

Job Description

  • Full-Time, Hybrid Role

  • Location: 10 Optical Ave, Keene, NH 03431

You will contribute by:

  • Translating engagement requirements into compelling graphics that communicate a clear story, while consulting on recommended design approaches (including optimal formats and styles)

  • Leading the execution of OurBrands POS kits, social posts, sell sheets, and digital and print creative in alignment with brand guidelines

  • Ensuring design standards are upheld across all communications while exploring new interpretations of the brand

  • Recommending, researching, and developing current trends and experiences to support creative strategy and execution

  • Collaborating closely with the OurBrands team to develop and manage timelines in coordination with external partners and vendors

  • Contributing across both tactical execution (e.g., presentation design) and strategic initiatives (e.g., pitching creative concepts for communications campaigns)

  • Supporting team direction and providing guidance as needed to ensure high-quality creative output

We’re looking for candidates with:

  • Background in an agency or in-house creative environment, preferably in CPG, private-label, retail brand support, or product design

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with short lead times

  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with a team-oriented mindset

  • Self-direction and motivation to take projects from concept through final design

  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, with strong attention to detail and creativity

  • Creativity, technical capability, and a strong sense of graphics, typography, and layout

  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) on macOS, along with experience creating templates and presentations in Office 365 (PowerPoint), Google Slides, and Keynote

  • Working knowledge of HTML

  • Experience designing digital and social assets for internal and external channels, adapting creative for multiple formats and placements

  • Working knowledge of preparing files for review, production, and release, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications across channels

  • Experience using digital asset management (DAM) systems to manage, source, and organize creative assets across multiple brands and product categories

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field

  • 5-7 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in a leadership role

  • Willingness to travel occasionally to company offices, retail stores, distribution centers, conferences, and events as needed, including some overnight travel

Environment:

  • Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We offer:

  • Weekly Pay

  • Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)

  • Company matched 401k

  • PTO and Holiday Pay offered

  • Career Progression Opportunities

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Health & Wellness program

  • Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

  • Employee Assistance Program

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.


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Qualifications

Associate Degree - Graphic Design, Bachelor's Degree - Graphic Design

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.