Graphic Designer

Are you a creative Graphic Designer looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent in a dynamic work environment? We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team and contribute to our visual identity through innovative design solutions. If you are passionate about creating captivating visuals and have expertise in various design tools, we invite you to apply and be part of our creative journey.

The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their passion for illustrative design and typography. This candidate will have experiences in working with numerous different design platforms such as digital and print forms.

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MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO APPLY

IMPORTANT: If you would like to be considered, please send us a message with your portfolio, this should demonstrate strong design mastery and brand identity.

Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer (GD) will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing visually compelling designs for packaging, marketing materials, and digital assets that align with our brand identity and resonate with consumers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Conceptualize, create, and execute the visual strategy for the brand across all consumer touchpoints. Communicate and justify conceptual and directional choices, tying design choices back to the strategic intent of the creative brief.

· Conceptualize, create, and update packaging designs for products in collaboration with co-founder and broader marketing team.

· Develop print materials and digital assets for marketing campaigns.

· Collaborate with Marketing Managers and Digital Marketing teams to implement designs across various channels, including digital, social, print, web, and out-of-home (OOH)

· Prepare press-ready files and lay out artwork for mass production

· Ensure brand consistency across all design elements

· Stay updated on design trends and best practices. Gain an understanding of the brand’s consumers.

· Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field or equivalent work experience

· At least 2-3 years of graphic design experience. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) design a plus.

· A portfolio that demonstrates strong design mastery and brand identity. Your portfolio will be assessed on creative excellence, storytelling, technical mastery and an ability to connect design choices to the objective of the creative.

· Experience in package design with an understanding of basic print feasibility, print production processes, and file preparation.

· Disciplined with superior time and project management skills; possess the ability to set priorities and be accountable.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to justify design choices. Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a constructive manner.

· Expert in latest graphics and business programs: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Powerpoint, etc)

· Strong attention to detail.

· Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.

Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer

Location: Dimondale, MI (Greater Lansing Area). Onsite 3-4 days/week

Compensation: Salary/Exempt 45k – 65k

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.