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About Sesh

Sesh is a modern nicotine platform company and the #1 independent pouch brand in the US. Our mission is to accelerate the end of smoking. We operate a Canadian parent and a US operating company, we make our product through a partner manufacturer, and we sell through distributors and retail. We are growing fast and the finance function is being built as we go. We're looking for a motivated designer who wants to grow in a fast-paced environment while taking ownership of creative that directly impacts marketing performance.

Why Sesh

The mission. We are here to accelerate the end of smoking. Combustion is on its way out and the nicotine molecule is not. We are building the platform for that shift, with dignity, transparency, and consumer choice as the values we hold ourselves to.

Respect runs both ways. Good people have options and we do not pretend otherwise. We ask you to be all in, and you get the same back from everyone around you. Straight answers, real ownership, and a team that cares and carries its share.

We are winning. Nicotine pouches are one of the fastest growing consumer categories in the US and we are the #1 independent brand in it, competing against companies a hundred times our size and taking share.

Equity. This role comes with ownership in the business. Everyone here has it.

Small team, direct access. About 40 people. You will work daily with the VP Finance and regularly with the CEO and the ELT. Nothing you build gets lost in three layers of approval.

Flexible time off and flexible hours. No fixed accrual and no strict 9 to 5. In office four days a week with Friday work from home. We care about output and coverage, not chair time.

We actually use modern tools. Claude is used across the company, not as a pilot. If you are good at putting AI to work, you will get more done here than anywhere with twice the headcount.

Interesting problems. Multi entity, cross border, partner manufacturing, excise tax, distributor and retail channels, a UK launch, and international royalty income. If you want to broaden past a narrow lane, there is more here than most companies our size can offer.

Be prepared for what this is. We move fast, the process is unfinished, and priorities shift. Some weeks will be messy. If you want a clean, mature finance function, this is not it. If you want to build one and have real impact, it is a good seat.

Role Overview

As the Junior Brand & Motion Designer, you will own the execution of paid advertising creative across Meta, X, streaming platforms, and other digital channels. You'll create both static and motion assets, iterate on high-performing campaigns, and help scale creative production while maintaining a premium brand standard.

This role requires someone who can work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and confidently take ownership of assigned campaigns from brief through final delivery. You'll work closely with the Senior Brand Designer, Social Media Director, and Digital Media Buyers while also collaborating with a team of part-time contract designers to multiply output.

Responsibilities

Ad Design

• Design static and motion advertisements for Meta, X, streaming platforms, display, and other digital channels.
• Adapt campaign concepts into multiple sizes, formats, and aspect ratios.
• Create creative variations for A/B testing and ongoing campaign optimization.
• Prepare final assets according to platform specifications and best practices.

Motion Design

• Create engaging motion graphics and short-form video content for paid media and social campaigns.
• Edit product, lifestyle, and promotional footage into polished advertisements.
• Animate typography, logos, and product visuals while maintaining brand consistency.
• Deliver optimized assets for various digital platforms.

Creative Collaboration

• Work closely with the Social Media Director, Digital Media Buyers, and Senior Brand Designer to create assets that align with brand and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with part-time contract designers to increase creative output.
• Help organize project files, templates, and creative assets.
• Contribute ideas during creative reviews and campaign planning.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of graphic design experience
• 2+ years of motion design experience
• Strong portfolio showcasing both static and motion design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including:
• After Effects
• Premiere Pro
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Proficiency in Figma
• Strong understanding of typography, composition, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Experience creating assets for digital advertising platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Meta Ads, X Ads, and streaming platform creative specifications.
• Knowledge of AI creative tools and workflows.
• Basic photography or video production experience.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Takes ownership of their work and requires minimal day-to-day direction.
• Produces polished creative with exceptional attention to detail.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Balances creativity with performance-driven design.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively with internal teams and contractors.
• Is eager to learn, improve, and contribute to the continued growth of the Sesh brand.

Success in This Role

Within your first six months, you'll:

• Independently manage paid advertising creative across multiple channels.
• Deliver high-quality static and motion assets on schedule.
• Become a trusted owner of campaign execution from concept through final delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with contract designers to keep creative moving efficiently.
• Help improve the speed, consistency, and quality of Sesh's paid marketing creative.