Graphic Designer
Kush Bottles, Inc. is a dynamic sales platform that provides unique products and services for both businesses and consumers in the cannabis industry. We are a dynamic and fast paced team working in an industry that is moving exceptionally quick. You will thrive in this environment if you seek a role where you want to have direct influence over the growth of our company, have an eagerness to learn, be a team player and willingness to be proactive. If so, we want to hear from you!
Founded in 2010 as a packaging and supplies company for dispensaries and growers, Kush Bottles regularly services more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. The company has facilities in the largest U.S. cannabis markets and a local sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market.
The company offers a unique, exciting and high energy environment for its employees to develop professionally while being a part of one of the fastest growing sectors globally. Kush Bottles was recently ranked #774 on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America and has been featured in media nationwide, including CNBC, Los Angeles Times, TheStreet.com, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.
Job Summary:
The Hybrid Creative, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kush Bottles, is looking for a dedicated, self-motivated and versatile graphic designer to add to our team of talent. Candidates should be reliable and trustworthy, with an innovative and creative spirit.
This opportunity will afford the right person a chance to become part of our existing core team and you will be instrumental in helping to shape the direction and future of our creative portfolio. Your position with is very exciting. You will never find this job boring, mundane, or routine in any way.
Receives Direction From:
Creative Director
Provides Direction to:
Project Manager
Examples of Essential Functions:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Graphic Design
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Digital Illustration
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Web design
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UI/UX audits, recommendations and design
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Information architecture (site maps, wireframes, research, specs and feature scoping)
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Content Management & Typesetting
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Taking direction from Creative and Project management leads
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Participate in creative discovery sessions
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Concept presentation to internal teams
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Brand Naming explorations
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Brand strategy participation
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Packaging prototyping and design
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Client feedback distillation
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Personal task management
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Team meetings
Qualifications Guidelines
Education/training/experience:
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5-10 years of experience, preferably working in an agency/collaborative environment
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite - with advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign
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We're a Mac house. In addition to design software, you should be familiar with basic software such as OS X, Pages, Excel/Numbers etc.
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Degree/Diploma/Certificate in graphic design or digital pre-press field (or equivalent experience)
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At least 5 years' experience producing print and web materials
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This position requires someone with excellent English language skills and an aptitude for computers and technology
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Vector Graphic Design and Illustration (AI, EPS, PDF, typography, Strong vector graphic knowledge is a must!)
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Vector Graphic Design and Illustration (Yes, we listed it twice. We do a lot of vector work and you really need to love Adobe Illustrator.)
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Raster Graphic Design and Illustration (PSD, photo manipulation, color management)
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Branding (logo design, identity development, branding style guidelines & best practices)
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Print Design and Pre-Press (CMYK, Spot Printing, Trapping, Proofing)
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Desktop Publishing (InDesign, large document layout, stylesheets, links, font mgmt.)
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Excellent communication skills and understanding of the written word (proofing, copy editing)
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Superior organizational skills and basic understanding of online project management systems
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Strong understanding of social networks and social marketing
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Familiarity with online Content Management Systems (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, etc.)
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We are looking for someone who is passionate and excited about our industry and has the qualities necessary to shine in this position
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Experience working with a creative team and collaboration with other designers and artists
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Passion for design, branding, web trends and marketing strategies
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Ability to work from our Santa Rosa office 5 days a week (this is an in-house position)
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Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
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The ability to prioritize and strategize based on company's goals
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A desire to think creatively, solve problems and use professional judgment
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Exemplary written and oral presentation and a talent for presenting
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Proactive, take-charge attitude
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
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Proven ability to learn new tools and software quickly and independently
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A fundamental understanding of the emerging cannabis industry is a must
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Impeccable integrity and trust
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Do what you say you will do
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Act responsibly and with professional courtesy
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Speak with confidence and know what you're saying - be authentic enough to admit when you don't
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Be honest and clear
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Independence and individual creativity
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We expect you to be a self-starter and to be able to find ways to improve your position and contribute to the company's success
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A sense of humor
Physical Standards:
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This position requires frequent sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and operating a computer workstation
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Must have finger dexterity, ability to use keyboard/ten key
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Able to participate in the environments standing, moving onsite at events and tradeshows
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Constantly sitting, standing, walking, and operating a computer workstation
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Reach, stoop and lift office files, records or reports, typically weighing 20 pounds or less
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Reasonable accommodations will be considered which would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job
Kush Bottles offers a competitive compensation package with medical, dental and vision benefits in addition to various paid time off and equity opportunity! We believe in our workforce having a personal interest as stakeholders in order to encourage ownership in the overall success of the company.
Kush Bottles is an equal opportunity employer striving to create a diverse workforce and will make reasonable accommodations as necessary for qualified applicants.
Additional Info:
Company Website: http://www.kushbottles.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kushbottles
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kushbottles
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kushbottles
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kush-bottles