Graphic Designer (Contract)

$48,000 - $72,000/Yr

Coast Cannabis - Wareham, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Wareham, MA

About the position

The Graphic Designer position at COAST Cannabis Co. is a vital role within our team, responsible for creating and managing various design projects. This person will be asked to collaborate on and produce high-quality, brand-compliant materials for both digital and print mediums. The Graphic Designer will also be tasked with maintaining the visual identity and brand standards of COAST Cannabis Co. This role is essential in bringing the brand to life through innovative graphic design, ensuring that all materials align with the company's mission and values. In this position, the Graphic Designer will design engaging print, experiential, and digital marketing materials, including product packaging, merchandising signage, and presentations, in accordance with the COAST brand guidelines and state regulatory requirements. The designer will take ownership of design projects for multiple markets, ensuring timely and efficient project management. Creative thinking is crucial, as the designer will be expected to develop disruptive design concepts, graphics, and layouts that resonate with the target audience. Collaboration is key in this role, as the Graphic Designer will work closely with other marketing team members to ensure projects meet set timelines. The designer will also organize and maintain design files, actively participate in team meetings, and communicate with multiple print vendors. Demonstrating creative problem-solving skills and flexibility to take on additional tasks as assigned will be essential for success in this dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging print, experiential and digital marketing materials, including product packaging, merchandising signage, and presentations, in accordance with the COAST brand guidelines and state by state regulatory requirements.
• Take ownership of design projects for multiple markets, ensuring timely and efficient project management.
• Develop disruptive design concepts, graphics, and layouts through out-of-the-box creative thinking.
• Collaborate with other marketing team members to ensure projects meet set timelines.
• Organize and maintain design files effectively.
• Actively participate in team meetings either in person or virtually.
• Communicate with multiple print vendors to ensure quality and compliance.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills in design challenges.
• Take on additional tasks as assigned, showcasing flexibility and adaptability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, related field, or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Canva.
• Experience in Figma preferred.
• Simple animation / Editing abilities in AfterEffects / Premiere are a huge plus.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Strong capabilities in design layout, typography, and photo editing.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to articulate design choices clearly.
• Flexibility and adaptability to navigate a dynamic work environment.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Nice-to-haves

• Two to four years of professional graphic design experience.
• Experience for the cannabis or CPG industry.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule