Graphic Designer

Pay: $28-$30 per hour Company Information: Athena Ag supports the modern grower at any scale. The company's operating philosophy is to improve quality, reduce costs, drive consistency, and make the complex simple through disciplined products, procedures, technical support, and hands-on facility guidance. We continue to invest in world-class branding, digital experiences, and AI-enabled technologies that strengthen customer engagement and support our rapidly growing portfolio of products and brands. About the Role: Athena is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to create impactful visual content across packaging, e-commerce, digital marketing, merchandising, and brand communications for Athena and its portfolio of brands, including Yardi. This hands-on creative role is ideal for a designer who thrives on bringing ideas to life while balancing creativity with precision, consistency, and production excellence. You'll collaborate closely with the Director of Marketing and cross-functional teams to develop packaging, Amazon content, digital marketing assets, social media graphics, print collateral, photography, and multimedia content that supports product launches and strengthens Athena's growing portfolio of brands. We're looking for someone who embraces emerging creative technologies, enjoys learning new tools, and takes pride in delivering polished, production-ready work. What You’ll Do: Lead and mentor the internal creative team while remaining an active, hands-on designer Design packaging, labels, and prepare production-ready artwork that meets vendor specifications Create engaging Amazon, e-commerce, and digital marketing assets that drive customer engagement and maintain brand consistency Design brochures, catalogs, product sheets, advertisements, trade show materials, presentations, and other marketing collateral Develop graphics for social media, YouTube, email campaigns, podcasts, webinars, and internal communications Edit product photography and create image assets for digital and print applications Assist with website graphics, user interface assets, merchandising materials, and event branding Review vendor proofs and coordinate with printers and packaging suppliers to ensure production accuracy Support white-label packaging projects and the development of new product brands Create and edit basic video content, promotional materials, and AI-generated voiceovers for marketing and training Utilize AI tools to accelerate design workflows, generate concepts, and improve creative efficiency while maintaining high design standards Collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, Sales, Customer Experience, and other teams to deliver creative solutions on schedule Maintain organized project files and contribute to a consistent visual identity across all customer touchpoints What We’re Looking For: Experience & Creative Expertise Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field 3+ years of professional graphic design experience Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, packaging, print, and digital design work Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, branding, and print production Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills AI & Creative Technology Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or similar creative platforms Ability to leverage AI to improve design workflows while maintaining originality and brand consistency Curiosity and willingness to learn emerging creative technologies Nice to Have Experience with Figma Experience creating Amazon A+ Content or other e-commerce assets Photography and photo editing experience Experience working in Google Workspace Basic video production and editing experience Experience with website design or user experience principles Experience supporting multilingual or international marketing content NOTE: Applicants should post a link to their portfolio in their resume. Why Join Athena: This is an opportunity to help shape one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry while working on a wide variety of creative projects—from packaging and branding to digital marketing, social media, product launches, and AI-powered content creation. You'll join a collaborative creative team that values curiosity, craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement. As Athena continues to grow, this role offers opportunities to expand your skills across multiple creative disciplines while working with the latest design technologies and AI-powered workflows. Athena Ag, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr