Spendr, LLC Hiring for Graphic Designer for Cannabis Tech Startup Job at Remote Full Time

Spendr is the only payment, rewards, and marketing platform custom-built for cannabis dispensaries.

We are looking for a creative graphic designer who excels at creating powerful visuals that drive engagement and are 100% in line with the brand’s voice and vision. Our ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software, be proficient with every step of the design process from concept to final deliverable, and be able to manage multiple design projects at a time in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing, and at least some familiarity with the cannabis sector.

Job Description – Graphic Designer

• Work both independently and collaboratively to produce visuals for social media, print, and digital channels

• Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm creative ideas and then take the initiative to make them come to life

• Design content geared towards increasing reach, traffic, and acquisition on the web and social media platforms

• Ability to collaborate, self-lead, manage multiple projects at the same time, and meet deadline

• Execute appropriate creative and content changes requested through the internal review process, checking all work against requested changes before submitting for next review

• Build out assets to support marketing initiatives, including (but not limited to) digital graphics, email campaigns, posters, signage, flyers, social assets, merch

• Responsible for video animation, editing as needed

• Adhere to project deadlines

• Ensure consistency in content across all platforms and mediums

• Work within existing brand guidelines and any established campaign structure to inform your creative process but have the ability to push concepts and come to the table with fresh ideas

• Maintain a high level of operational transparency and accountability

• Responsible for website design updates and ensuring site design is optimized for mobile use

• Spearhead design initiatives to build brand presence at trade-shows and industry events (i.e. banners, backdrops, emails, brand cards and merchandise, etc). Attendance at these events may be required for content creation and engagement in the industry development

Requirements

• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills

• 5+ years experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.

• Proven experience with graphic design, with a strong portfolio of work

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency

• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript

• Knowledge of WordPress and content management systems a plus

• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software

• Cannabis industry experience

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $10.04 – $32.48 per hour

Experience:

• Graphic design: 4 years (Required)
• social media design: 3 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote