Creative Specialist

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That’s why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. 

• We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.

• Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.

• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.

• Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

• We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.

• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Being a part of the Milo’s TEAm, you’ll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they’re doing.

And as a "People First" company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed.  Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles

• 100% employer paid medical premium for our associates and their families

• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits

• 401K with a company match

• Company paid Life Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement assistance

• Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources

• A robust parental leave program

• Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need

• Associate Assistance Program

• Paid volunteer time

Position Summary:

The Creative Specialist will be responsible for providing graphic design, copywriting, and general creative support across various asset needs and audiences including consumers, customers, and associates—all while maintaining Brand Standards and ensuring brand consistency and cohesion across messaging and platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Own assigned creative projects from concept through delivery, ensuring timely completion while upholding brand standards.

• Design and produce assets for Milo’s Tea Co. and subsidiary brands across print, packaging, digital, and in-store channels

• Assist with the creation and editing of social media content, including stop-motion, photography, and short-form video.

• Write and edit compelling copy to support campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling.

• Create engaging visual content to inform, inspire, and captivate diverse audiences across multiple media outlets, internally and externally.

• Collaborate closely with other members of the Creative Team on multimedia campaigns, photoshoots, and video production.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet commercial and promotional needs (e.g., packaging, displays, logos, banner ads, social media graphics, website content).

• Coordinate with external agencies, printers, and vendors to ensure seamless execution and production quality.

• Review final layouts and deliverables, providing feedback and improvements as needed.

• Ensure brand consistency and creative alignment across all campaigns and touchpoints.

• Stay current on design trends, marketing best practices, and emerging creative tools/software.

• Manage Milo’s Corporate Records and Files and procedures through organization and maintenance of creative files, assets, and records for easy retrieval and brand continuity.

• Upholds and demonstrates leadership in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy, and MMAD volunteering opportunities.

• This position has food Safety Responsibilities.

• Other responsibilities, as necessary.

Supervisory:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field, with 3 - 5 years of experience in a creative, marketing, or design role — preferably in CPG environment.

• Proven expertise in graphic design, with a robust portfolio demonstrating versatility across print and digital—including the ability to create 3D product renderings to highlight packaging. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

• Experience with stop-motion, photography, and/or videography and editing, including experience with platforms like Canva, CapCut, or similar is preferred.

• Compelling copywriting skills with the ability to craft brand-right messaging across multiple channels to a wide variety of audiences.

• Strong understanding of brand identity and ability to maintain visual and verbal consistency across assets, with a keen eye for detail.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including SharePoint required. Experience with a Digital Asset Management software such as Acquia, Bynder, Brandfolder, etc. is strongly preferred. 

Critical Competencies:

☒ Coachable/Open to Feedback

☒ Process Driven

☒ Teamwork

☒ Purposeful/Strategic

☒ Critically Evaluates

☒ Action-Oriented