Junior Graphic Designer

Cresco Labs - Chicago, IL

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Cresco Labs is seeking a dynamic Junior Graphic Designer with experience in print and digital design to join our growing in-house creative team, The Hotbox, in Chicago, IL. The HotBox handles all B2B and B2C creative, design, and production work across multiple channels including digital, print, social, ecommerce, in-store, loyalty and more. The Junior Graphic Designer will be responsible for executing a variety of print and digital deliverables for both retail and wholesale brands including, but not limited to, web, email, social media, in-store signage, printed sales sheets, leave-behinds, collateral, events as well as internal communications. In this position, you will work with cross-functional partners helping to build one of the strongest national footprints within the cannabis industry. The Junior Graphic Designer will work under the supervision of the Senior Graphic Designer. The role requires close collaboration with the Design Director and design team to carry out HotBox Design projects. You will work both independently and collaboratively with the brand and retail marketing and project management teams to develop best-in-class designs for print and digital channels. The designer will translate complex briefs into attractive visual concepts that are effective, consumer-friendly, and demonstrate an underlying knowledge of both the brand guidelines and strategic business goals. Managing multiple projects at a time, including those with quick turnarounds in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, is essential. You will execute appropriate creative and content changes requested through the review process, checking all work against requested changes before submitting for the next review. The position also requires effective communication with internal stakeholders and external business partners while maintaining a high level of quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Staying abreast of and capitalizing on emerging design and industry trends is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Design Director and design team to carry out HotBox Design projects.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with the brand and retail marketing and project management teams to develop best-in-class designs for print and digital channels.
• Translate complex briefs into attractive visual concepts that are effective, consumer-friendly, and demonstrate an underlying knowledge of both the brand guidelines and strategic business goals.
• Manage multiple projects at a time including those with quick turnarounds in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Execute appropriate creative and content changes requested through the review process, checking all work against requested changes before submitting for the next review.
• Exercise independent judgment, make definitive choices and problem solve.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external business partners maintaining a high level of quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of and capitalize on emerging design and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, in lieu of bachelor's degree, associate degree or specialized graphic design training certification required with 2-4 years of experience.
• Up to 3 years of professional graphic design experience (in-house or agency).
• Portfolio demonstrating experience in corporate marketing and design.
• Solid understanding of Adobe Creative Suite primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• After Effects and Adobe XD a plus.
• Experience designing for both print and digital channels.
• Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of typography, color, hierarchy and balance.
• Familiarity with UX/UI and social content strategy.
• Basic understanding of production design standards and building files to spec.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills with ability to explain rationale behind design decisions to key stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in and passion for the cannabis industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with motion graphics and video editing.
• Knowledge of cannabis industry trends and regulations.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual discretionary bonuses
• Stock options
• Participation in employee discount program