Freelance Brand and Packaging Designer
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.