Graphic Designer

About the job Graphic Designer


Job Title: Graphic Designer

Salary: 75k-80k (depending on experience)

Department: Marketing

Industry: Cannabis

Reports To: Marketing Manager / Creative Director

Work Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site 9a-5p ... Near Santa Ana, CA

The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing creative, visually compelling assets that support company branding, marketing, product launches, retail initiatives, and digital presence. This position plays a key role in maintaining and evolving the brand by producing high-quality designs across print, digital, packaging, merchandising, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with strong technical design skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working in a fast-paced consumer brand environment. Experience within the cannabis, lifestyle, apparel, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries is highly preferred.


Responsibilities:

Brand Development & Creative Design


Design and develop creative assets that align with brand identity and marketing objectives


Maintain brand consistency across all digital, print, retail, and promotional materials


Translate marketing strategies into engaging visual concepts and campaigns


Collaborate with the Marketing team on creative direction for product launches and promotional initiatives


Digital Marketing & Social Media

Design creative assets for social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, X (Twitter), Facebook, and emerging digital platforms


Create engaging graphics, advertisements, email marketing assets, website graphics, banners, and promotional materials


Design social media templates, story graphics, thumbnails, and digital campaign assets


Support content creators with branded graphics and visual enhancements


Print Production / Packaging

Design and prepare production-ready artwork for product packaging, labels, inserts, retail displays, signage, point-of-sale materials, trade show graphics, and printed marketing collateral


Ensure artwork meets printer specifications and production requirements


Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to ensure design accuracy and print quality


Brand Assets

Design branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, promotional items, event materials, and retail marketing assets


Assist with seasonal campaigns, limited-edition product launches, and event branding


Create mockups and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders


Collaboration

Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Compliance, and Operations to develop creative solutions that support company initiatives


Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for campaigns and product launches


Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards


Management of Files & Production

Organize and maintain digital asset libraries, design files, templates, and brand resources


Prepare editable production files for internal teams and external vendors


Maintain version control and ensure all creative assets are properly archived


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred


3-5 years of professional graphic design experience


Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in branding, digital marketing, print production, and packaging design


Experience with consumer brands, lifestyle brands, cannabis, beverage, fashion, or CPG industries preferred


Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign


Experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Figma, or Canva is preferred


Knowledge of printing processes, packaging production, and digital asset preparation


Strong typography, layout, color theory, and visual storytelling skills


Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities


Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment


Required Skills

Creative Thinking & Problem Solving


Strong Visual Design & Branding Skills


Typography & Layout Expertise


Attention to Detail


Time Management & Organization


Collaboration & Communication


Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment


Project Management & Multitasking


Knowledge of Print & Digital Production


Commitment to Brand Consistency


Professionalism & Accountability


Work Structure

This position is primarily based in the company's office and requires regular collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role involves extended periods of computer work, occasional lifting of marketing materials up to 25 pounds, and periodic travel to retail locations, photoshoots, trade shows, company events, and industry activations as needed. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment where flexibility, innovation, and attention to detail are essential.


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This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, onsite in the Santa Ana, CA area.

To apply, please include your portfolio and work samples that highlight the events and communications programs you've produced. We're interested in understanding the scale of your work, your approach to solving challenges, and the impact you've had on each project.

We receive a high volume of applications, so we're unable to respond individually. If your qualifications align, we'll reach out by phone, email, or text. Message and data rates may apply.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion fuel creative excellence.