A small craft gypsy beer project that draws inspiration and elements from the wine industry. Initial beer is a belgian inspired red ale with Pinot Noir juice cask conditioned in Pinot Noir barrels brewed in New Zealand. Although, the beer project could include other beers from other locations in the future. I need a creative and thoughtful person to design a beer label. A person who knows craft beer, and has some understanding of the US craft beer market. Someone who I can work with collaboratively to realize a final design. Job Description: Your responsibilities: - Collaborate with team members to understand business and user requirements - Translate requirements into highly engaging and compelling design concepts - Effectively conceptualize, design and create high-quality visuals in a variety of digital formats - Communicate design strategy and rationale to stakeholders - Handle multiple projects and deliver results in a timely manner - Contribute suggestions or ideas to improve branding and messaging Your qualifications: - Strong grasp of visual design principles, packaging, typography, color, imagery and iconography - Compelling portfolio that demonstrates elegant and innovative visual design - Primary skill: Graphic Design - Additional skill(s): Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks - Ability to work with constructive criticism as well as adhere to deadlines - A work style that is extremely detail oriented - A complete Elance profile - References or an established reputation on Elance preferred Desired Skills: Label and Package Design Keywords: Label & Package Design, Package, Label, Design