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$78,200 - $132,800 a year
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Full-time
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Health insurance
Paid time off

digital designer, Public Affairs

Our new digital designer in Public Affairs will join the Starbucks Stories & Biz Ops team, contributing to and driving forward important creative work serving our partners (employees), customers, and various stakeholders. At a pivotal moment to join the business, we humbly honor our past while we evolve the brand toward a new future — one that nurtures the limitless possibilities of human connection — for coffee, for the environment, and for our communities.

About the Team

We tell the stories of our partners, our customers and the connections we make all over the world. We help bring the Starbucks brand to life with stories told through powerful video, photos, words and design that serve to uplift Starbucks Mission & Values. You’ll join a team of multidisciplinary creative communicators including writers, photographers, filmmakers, web publishers, designers and biz ops producers. We work across Public Affairs and other teams to drive campaigns forward that align with our business priorities and benefit our key audiences.

About the Role

This role will incrementally grow our design team, reporting to the design lead and working to uplevel the creative output from Public Affairs. The digital designer will support the development of robust creative projects ranging from video animation to graphic design and illustration. The digital designer will work with cross-functional stakeholders — communicators, marketers, strategy owners, company leaders and others — to define creative deliverables and ideate ways to achieve our goals and delight our audiences. A large part of this role will be to enhance the visual identity of our campaigns through multimedia design to tell our stories in unique and engaging ways.

The shared vision of the design team is to uphold the consistency and integrity of the brand, while finding ways to strategically propel the work forward and raise the bar on our standard for design.

As a designer, you will…

Create visual storytelling and communications materials for internal and external audiences across a variety of digital multimedia platforms — primarily showing up in channels like Starbucks Stories website and social media, video and more.
Work with the design lead to uplevel communications with expressive illustrations and animation.
Work with photographers and filmmakers on the look and feel of videos ranging from social media placements to short documentary-style storytelling.
Work with biz ops producers to prioritize work, track project milestones and maintain deadlines while balancing multiple projects at a time.
Support and champion the overall creative process — from brief to concept to final output — of small- and medium-scale projects and campaigns.
Understand Starbucks key communications and social impact initiatives — Partner Experience, Customer Experience, Business Growth and Mission and Coffee.
Create design solutions that help drive the success, consistency, and effectiveness of the Starbucks brand while adhering to creative briefs, campaign goals and measured KPIs.
Interpret and integrate creative feedback to advance the work, demonstrating flexibility and adapting smoothly to changes in direction.
Participate in creative brainstorms, reviews, and share-outs that establish the design team as a multi-functional resource in Public Affairs.
Keep a pulse on trends and inspiration inside and outside of Starbucks.
Communicate clearly and effectively with fellow Starbucks partners across teams, leading conversations and interactions with Starbucks values in mind, underscoring conversations with respect and empathy.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment that contributes to the reputation of the Starbucks Stories team and overall culture within Public Affairs.
Connect with our partners at the local level to deepen the understanding of what it means to be a partner, informing the ways we design everything from barista communications to executive communications.

We’d love to hear from people with:

Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia, Communications, Graphic or UX Design — or equivalent, practical work experience.
2+ years of design experience with a creative agency or in-house creative team.
2+ years of experience supporting multimedia and storytelling for videos and/or social media.
2+ years of experience developing digital design, including illustration, animation of assets and creating multiple forms of graphic design assets.
Solid application of design principles in color, composition, layout and typography.
A compelling portfolio of work with a range of creative projects showcasing skills in design, video, animation, and illustration.
A basic understanding of communication design and corporate design language, tone and voice.
Demonstrated creative problem-solving, collaboration skills and strong communication.
Ability to time-manage amidst rapidly evolving priorities and approaches.
Team-oriented presence with values that align to Starbucks overall purpose and initiatives.
Proficient in Mac OS and Microsoft Office products for communication and file management.
Highly proficient in Adobe CC, primarily in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Experience in corporate communications, public relations, or social impact for a major brand, agency, news outlet or nonprofit.
Extensive work with a major brand, whether in-house or as a dedicated agency client.
Understanding of social media platforms, specs, trends and campaigns developed specifically with social media performance in mind.
Experience at photoshoots and film shoots, developing skills in pre-prod art direction.
Prior Starbucks experience in-store or at the support center is a plus.

Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today!

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

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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].

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Why Join Us

A CULTURE OF INCLUSION We're committed to upholding a culture where inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility are valued and respected. Your entire experience—starting with your application—is designed to be the beginning of an inspirational journey, where you are treated warmly and with transparency, dignity and respect. We actively hire individuals with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations and assistive technologies that enable people to do their jobs. Starbucks is committed to offering reasonable accommodation for job applicants with disabilities. Our many Partner Networks (also referred to as employee resource groups) work to create an inclusive environment across Starbucks representing the broad spectrum of our partner backgrounds. Creating A Culture of Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity At the heart of our business, we seek to inspire and nurture the human spirit - understanding that each person brings a distinct life experience to the table. Our partners are diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion and age, but also in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas. Embracing diversity only enhances our work culture, it also drives our business success. It is the inclusion of these diverse experiences and perspectives that create a culture of empowerment, one that fosters innovation, economic growth and new ideas.

Expect more than coffee.
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee but also connection. We’re a neighborhood gathering place, a part of your daily routine. Get to know us and you’ll see: we are so much more than what we brew. We call our employees partners because we are all partners in shared success. We make sure everything we do is through the lens of humanity—from our commitment to the highest-quality coffee in the world, to the way we engage with our customers and communities to do business responsibly.

OUR VALUES With our partners, our coffee and our customers at our core, we live these values:

• Creating a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome.

• Delivering our very best in all we do, holding ourselves accountable for results.

• Acting with courage, challenging the status quo and finding new ways to grow our company and each other.

• Being present, connecting with transparency, dignity and respect. We are performance driven, through the lens of humanity.

Corporate and Social Responsibility
Opportunity for all As a leader in hiring great talent, Starbucks has and will always look to create opportunities for our partners and customers in the communities we serve. Our goals are focused on hiring more Opportunity Youth, refugees, veterans and military spouses. To date, we have hired over 25,000 veterans and military spouses and look to hire 5,000 more each year. Strengthening communities Each Starbucks® store is a part of a community, and we’re committed to strengthening neighborhoods wherever we do business. We plan to rescue 100% of food available to donate by 2020 in U.S. company-owned stores and have 100% of our stores worldwide participating in community service annually by 2020.

Benefits & Perks
Starbucks succeeds when our partners do, and we believe that success is best when shared. Our world-class benefits and programs for eligible part- and full-time partners are tailored to your needs. Your Total Rewards package includes base pay and bonus, benefits, retirement savings, stock and perks. BENEFITS Health Coverage Starbucks offers partners the choice of multiple coverage levels for medical, dental and vision plans, as well as Health Care and Dependent Care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, disability and accident coverage. Stock and Savings Our competitive 401(k) retirement plan includes a generous company match, and we offer partners discounted company stock (S.I.P.) as well as participation in our equity reward program, Bean Stock. Paid Time Off Both non-retail and retail partners are eligible for paid vacation days and partner and family sick time, while salaried / non-retail partners also receive two personal days per year. Starbucks observes seven paid holidays, during which retail hourly partners are paid 1½ times their base hourly rate of pay for any hours worked on these holidays. Parental Leave Eligible partners welcoming a new child may receive time off and pay replacement through parental leave. Starbucks also provides Family Expansion Reimbursement of up to $10,000 per adoption, surrogacy or Intrauterine Insemination for eligible partners. Education Starbucks offers eligible partners the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s first-time degree with 100% upfront tuition coverage, coaching, counseling and advising through Arizona State University’s top-ranked online degree programs. Commuter Benefit We offer our partners easy ways to take care of work-related commuter expenses, like transit passes funded by pretax payroll deductions. Partner Assistance Our Caring Unites Partners (CUP) Fund helps Starbucks partners in financial crisis resulting from illness, death in the family, natural disasters or other extreme circumstances. PERKS Coffee and Tea Markout Partners are eligible to receive a free pound of coffee or box of tea every week. In-Store Discount Partners receive a 30% discount on purchases of beverages, merchandise and food. Recognition Programs Starbucks recognizes partner contributions at all levels of achievement through formal and informal programs. Partner Networks These employee resource groups bring together partners with common interests, helping connect them to growth opportunities and ways to serve communities. Affiliate Discounts Partners enjoy discounts at local and national retailers as well as select providers of benefits like auto, home and pet insurance. Care@Work by Care.com All U.S. partners have access to up to 10 backup care days for kids and adults per year, plus senior care planning and a premium membership to Care.com. Spotify Premium Subscription All U.S. partners enjoy full-service Spotify, choosing what to listen to, creating radio stations and accessing Starbucks® in-store playlists. Elite Athlete Program Starbucks supports partners participating in athletics at a world-class level. Matching Gifts Program We match partners’ individual contributions of financial gifts or time to eligible nonprofits; up to $1,500 per fiscal year. On-Site Gym, Daycare and Dry Cleaning Partners working in the Starbucks Support Center enjoy multiple services under one roof, designed to enhance work-life balance. The Starbucks Workplace For partners working in the Starbucks Support Center, we are reimagining our workplace to offer flexible hybrid options allowing eligible non-retail partners to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on team and business needs.

Planet Positive
Sustainable coffee Starbucks® coffee is verified 99% ethically sourced. We are working with other industry leaders to make coffee the first sustainable agricultural product. We plan to invest in training and financing for coffee farmers, and providing 100 million coffee trees by 2025. Greener retail Starbucks is building and operating stores with an aim to minimize our environmental footprint with ambitious goals for 2020 and beyond. We plan to build and operate 10,000 greener retail stores, improve the recyclability of our cup and invest in 100% renewable energy.

Training and Development
At Starbucks, we are devoted to supporting, engaging and investing in the development of our partners. Our people are one of our most valuable assets and we provide learning opportunities to develop skills, further careers and help partners achieve their personal and professional goals. As a partner (employee) who is curious, collaborative and a continuous learner, you’ll have limitless opportunities to make an impact and thrive, all while becoming your personal best and being recognized for it. We reward partners who achieve results, live our mission and values and help others succeed.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Every day at Starbucks we set out to be a different kind of company that champions Our Mission and Values rooted in providing a third place that is welcoming to everyone. From our early decision to offer healthcare to part-time workers to our commitment to support diverse hiring and economic development through our community store initiative– we have been dedicated to creating not just opportunity, but equal opportunity. We are committed to continuing our journey to be a place where everyone is welcome.

Starbucks Roasting Plants & Distribution Centers

The Starbucks Experience starts at our plant locations where we have an opportunity to work with green coffee beans and full-leaf tea from the very beginning. We keep a vast array of Starbucks products flowing—from supplier to customer. Our dedicated team of professionals includes experts in roasting, planning, warehouse management, packaging, maintenance, engineering and logistics. With a focus on continuous improvement and lean principles, each of us is a part of the innovation and process optimization to produce and distribute the best quality products.

Company Details

Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Employees
10,000+
Industry
Restaurants, Travel and Leisure

communications associate manager, digital design, Public Affairs (Remote)