Graphic Designer ($67-85.00 hourly)
- $67 to $85 Hourly
- Full-Time
SUMMARY: We are seeking a full-time Graphic designer, to lead branding and design initiatives across our brand portfolio: Dime Bag, Kingpen, Kingroll, Fuzzies, Smokiez, Loudpack, Sublime, Urbn Leaf and Harborside – with more to come. The Graphic Designer will have a balance of great aesthetics and functionality in their work. They are expected to problem solve to keep the packaging and advertisements complaint and be visually intriguing and on-brand. Will partner with the VP of Brands on ideation/mood boarding, design, formatting, pitch deck for presentation, and preparing final artwork for production.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Leads overall design strategy, turning brand direction from VP of Brands into viable designs across all channels – Brand guidelines, packaging, production tech packs, merchandising, assets, communications, social media and web.
· Identifies areas of opportunity to improve design strategy and overall brand health, driving continuous improvement and maintaining market relevance in all channels for our brands.
· Generates new brand and product line design ideas, creates proposals for and drives the implementation.
· Collaborates with the marketing team to create assets with or without creative direction.
· Works simultaneously on multiple projects and oversees quality control on assigned projects.
· Creates packaging and advertising that meets all cannabis compliance requirements.
· Partners with legal counsel for artwork approval and the Director for Supply chain for manufacturing capabilities.
· Partners with multiple departments to gather relevant information to integrate into artwork.
· Proactively communicates challenges and troubleshoots solutions with the art, legal, and production team.
· Leads the resizing ad/or updating of digital and print assets, including packaging, web banners, print and digital ads, and vendor-specific assets.
· Arranges production -ready files with all necessary callouts, layer organization, and export specifications.
· Oversees multiple projects and prioritizes deliverables based on due dates. Ensuring open communication with relevant parties throughout the process.
· Works direct with packaging vendors as needed to test designs, and find efficiencies in the design process.
· Works alongside product development to source new vendors or equipment as needed to drive costs and efficiencies in the process.
· Produces final production files or artwork on dielines/templates.
· Drives content production for social media and websites.
· Other duties as assigned.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
· Thorough understanding of Cannabis packaging regulations and guidelines.
· Strong design, layout, typography, and organizational skills.
· Ability to take existing concepts/designs and meticulous fine-tune for print/digital distribution.
· Ability to create compelling packaging that meets strict state regulations and can stand out in a crowded storefront.
· Ability to proof artwork from vendor, ensuring release of clean, organized files with high degree of accuracy.
· Ability to work under constraints and driven by problem solving.
· Dynamic thinking and problem-solving skills in order to navigate ever-changing local, state, and federal regulations.
· Attention to detail and precision, highly organized, and multi-tasking.
· Consistent and communicative: able to reply promptly to all email and Teams communication.
· Strong production skills; understanding of print specks, file set up/organization and various printing processes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· Constantly: Walking, sitting at a desk, grasping/gripping, bending/stooping/squatting, finger dexterity, computer input, coordination of hand and eye.
· Frequently: Standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs, and twisting.
· Occasionally: Reaching above shoulder height, lifting 20-30 lbs., ability to do push/pull motions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
· BA/BS Design/Marketing degree or equivalent practical experience required.
· Excellent communication skills
· Highly versed in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Dimensions/similar CAD program and Lightroom are a plus.
· Web Design and/or experience with Squarespace or Wordpress platforms.
· Strong production skills; understanding of print specks, file set up/organization and various printing processes.
· Photography or Videography editing experience is a plus
Address
StateHouse Holdings
8939 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CAIndustry
Arts and Entertainment
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