COMPANY
Papa & Barkley of California is an award-winning producer of high-quality cannabis-infused wellness products, most recently recognized in the Best Topicals category at the 2018 High Times SoCal Cannabis Cup. The company also produces and sells cannabis extracts and oils under its P&B Labs line.
Papa & Barkley’s dynamic and driven leadership team has deep operational and technical market expertise in cannabis production, extraction methodologies and product development. Our culture reflects the emphasis we place on operating as a team. We have a strong vision with a focus on the science, and a shared belief in the power of the plant across multiple extraction modalities and delivery systems. As a fully-licensed cannabis company we are scaling our model and becoming a leader in the emerging California Cannabis market.
The ideal candidate will have lifestyle industry experience, have worked in a consumer products environment, working with design, art direction, and brand initiatives, as well as have a network of relationships within the creative community. The Creative Director should have leadership and business skills, as well as a keen sense of style and passion for beautiful products and retail and will be able to build a team as budgets and company priorities allow.
Responsibilities
- Holds the creative vision for the brand. Manage the creative process from concept to completion.
- This role will build a team of junior creatives, contractors, and agencies as needed to service the company on a number of cross functional projects.
- Lead and direct the creative team in the production of all marketing collateral + video content
- Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met + develop a library of assets
- Has Experience building a creative services dept and loves developing processes and infrastructure to help facilitate growth in the marketing dept.
- Manages the graphic design workflow and processes. Formulates graphic list and create schedule of assigned projects for each day with specific goals to ensure timelines are met.
- Responsible for all ad material graphics including magazine ads, billboards, fliers, newsletter/email blasts, videos, invites, sales kits, etc.
- Creates complex digital files from “scratch” for a variety of media, in print, and web.
Requirements
- 7-10 years’ experience in branding, design, marketing
- Prior Management/Leadership Experience
- Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
- Experience in consumer products and packaging development
- Ability to multitask multiple projects in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Flexibility to work in a collaborative structure and ability to work across various departments and functions
- Experience in Video creation + Social Media content a plus
- Must be able to pass a background screening
- BSc/BA in advertising, fine art, design or relevant field; MSc/MA will be considered an asset
Salary DOE
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Design: 7 years
- Branding: 7 years
- Marketing: 7 years
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