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ABOUT ECHELON
ECHELON is a veteran founded & operated energy drink built for the military community, athletes, extreme competitors and those who demand more from themselves and what they put in their bodies. No artificial flavors or colors, zero sugar, and no proprietary blends. We're gritty, community-driven, & relentless about showing up where our people are. ECHELON is sold on US military installations around the world & quickly scaling into the civilian retailers nationally.

THE ROLE
Echelon is looking for a graphic designer to join our in-house creative team. You'll help bring our beverage brand to life across every touchpoint a customer sees, from the can in their hand, to the display at retail, to the content in their feed. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role with growth opportunity as the visual identity and presence of Echelon evolves.

WHAT YOULL DO
Design and prep product packaging for production
Create retail and experiential signage
Produce digital assets for social, email, paid media, and web, adapting core creative across formats and sizes
Support and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across packaging, marketing, slide decks, letterheads, partner materials, video, and more
Collaborate with the marketing, sales, and operations teams to translate creative briefs into on-brand materials
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, from concept through final production files
Assist with photo shoots and content production as needed (mood boards, styling references, light photo editing)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
35 years of experience in professional graphic design experience
Experience coordinating with creative freelancers (photographers, videographers, editors) & managing production workflows
Ability to move fast, manage multiple workstreams, & prioritize effectively in a high-growth environment
Excellent written communication & brand style instincts
A portfolio demonstrating strong typography, layout, and brand-consistent design
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Figma, and industry-standard design tools
Understanding of print production fundamentals bleeds, die lines, color modes (CMYK/Pantone), file prep for print vendors
Sharp attention to detail and comfort receiving and applying feedback quickly
Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle several projects in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of design best-practices as they apply to different mediums across print and digital

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Interest in or experience with CPG, food & beverage, or consumer packaging design
Familiarity with fitness, wellness, & the military/veteran communities
Basic motion graphics or video editing skills (After Effects, Premiere)
Experience designing for e-commerce platforms and Amazon or TikTok Shop listings
Illustration skills

REPORTS TO
Director of Marketing