Freelance Brand and Packaging Designer, San Francisco, California, United States

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Mid-level Graphic Designer to work with our in-house Creative Studio as a design contractor. You'll work on a variety of project types, from packaging to marketing collateral and print production - all in support of our Flagship line of products for home and personal care.

The Mid-Level Graphic Designer role will work primarily on packaging and print design projects. This person should be highly creative, detailed oriented with a strong eye for typography, layout, and color. Expert capability with Adobe CS is required. Advanced experience in preparing files for print production is also required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Graphic design for new and existing products, ensuring a cohesive look + feel, reflecting the Grove brand
• Packaging, print and icon/illustration development
• Collaborate with other Designers, Social and Growth teams to create positive customer experiences
• Preparing production-ready files for vendors

The ideal candidate will have experience in projects such as:

• Development of new packaging for home care and/or personal care products.
• Maintaining existing packaging system.
• Development of marketing collateral (Brochures, Direct Mail, Event Signage).
• Bonus if you have experience in developing graphics for email and social campaigns

Job Qualifications

• Minimum BFA in Graphic Design
• Minimum 3-5 years' professional design experience
• Strong portfolio with relevant project types for this role
• Experience working with, creating and translating brand style guides
• Excellent communicator who takes direction well and is willing to learn
• The ability to present and talk through your design thinking
• Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Adobe Acrobat)
• Previous on-press experience a must
• Solid design background with basic understanding of typography, color theory +interface design/layout
• Basic understanding of social media and the latest trends associated with the technology (research when needed)
• Previous experience in the CPG space (food and beverage a plus)
• Motion graphics knowledge a plus (Final Cut Pro, Flash +After Effects)
• Product and lifestyle photography styling experience a plus
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment-can be scrappy, creative and resourceful while also building structure and process
• Can work fast under tight deadlines
• Fun, collaborative attitude, understanding the value of teamwork and positive communication

Let's do this

We're building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a fun place to work. Come join the community at Grove. It's a heck of a lot of fun, and we'd love to tell you more about it.