Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer
Reports To: Creative Director
Meet Pleasantrees
Founded in 2018 and rooted in Michigan, Pleasantrees is committed to cultivating the highest quality cannabis, building trust in our communities and lasting relationships with our guests. Midwestern through and through, we are committed to delivering warm, thoughtful, and exceptional service at every turn. We respect the power of the plant and the people who use it. We work hard so our friends can enjoy more of life’s pleasures.
Job Description
We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer with a keen eye for design and an arsenal of branding experience to join our growing team. The responsibilities include the process of defining requirements, visualizing, and creating graphics including menus, templates, banners and layouts. You will be the one to shape the visual aspects of marketing campaigns, retail displays, printed collateral, web assets, email / SMS messaging, and more. Your work should continue the voice of our in-house brands and retail stores, capturing the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a sharp eye and be able to work under deadline. A strong ability to translate messaging, details, and promotions into design. The goal is to inspire and attract audiences new and existing.
Responsibilities
- Work with our creative director and design team to create and design visuals to promote our brands as well as our stores. The role will be responsible for designing emails, digital displays, POS signage, social media and banners for web.
- Conceptualize visuals, prepare rough drafts, present ideas, and execute for all marketing channels.
- Work on multiple projects at once and consistently meet deadlines.
- Take ownership of in-store displays and consumer facing messaging.
- Create and refresh templates used for email campaigns and other assets.
- Be able to work on multiple design styles across all company brands: Pleasantrees, Gud Nuff, Pistil Janes and Highly Casual.
- Digest feedback in a positive manner and rework deliverables when needed.
Experience and Requirements
- At least 2+ years of proven graphic design experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
- A strong portfolio of graphics, branding, and illustrations displaying originality. Websites preferred.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator and XD. Canva and After Effects huge plus.
- Be able to work and adapt on the fly in a quickly moving work environment.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills.
- High attention to details with the ability to work methodically and manage multiple projects.
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Must pass criminal background check and drug screening (excludes THC).
- Must be compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the Cannabis industry
Pleasantrees provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please submit portfolio and/or website with examples of work below. Applicants without examples or portfolios will not be considered.
Experience:
- Graphic design: 2 years (Preferred)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person