Graphic Designer - Print

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer is a key member of the Creative Team, working closely with the Art Director and cross-functional teams to develop engaging designs that support Retail, Packaging, Marketing, and Digital initiatives. This role requires a versatile designer with expertise in both print and digital design, with a primary focus on visual merchandising, print collateral and product packaging.

You will be responsible for designing retail displays, in-store signage, and packaging, ensuring a visually compelling and cohesive brand presence across all customer touchpoints. Additionally, you’ll support marketing campaigns, eCommerce assets, email design, and digital advertising to drive brand engagement and conversion.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly creative, and skilled in both conceptual and production design. You are a technical print design expert - having a strong understanding of how designs translate when printed, designs in measurement and to scale, and color nuances in printed materials. You should have a strong grasp of brand storytelling, spatial design, and consumer behavior in retail environments, as well as experience executing high-quality packaging designs that enhance product presentation and sales. This role requires a self-starter who can balance creativity with strategic problem-solving, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and bring fresh ideas to the team. You will be expected to work in a fast turnaround which can translate to after hours or weekend work (although not a norm). 

This position reports to the Art Director and collaborates closely with the Retail Marketing and Product Ops teams to ensure a seamless brand experience across all platforms.

Candidates must present an online portfolio showcasing their expertise in graphic design, visual merchandising, and packaging to be considered for the role.

Responsibilities and Duties

Design:

• Apply strong design principles, including visual hierarchy, negative space, repetition, contrast, balance, alignment, proportion, typography, and color theory, to create compelling and effective visual assets.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of 3D modeling as it relates to retail spaces, with a keen eye for spatial design and in-store customer experience.
• Understand the complexities of print design in a retail environment - spatially, nuances in printing on different substrates, hierarchy for the shelf, etc. 
• Design engaging branded materials, including Retail Displays, Packaging, In-Store Signage, Print Collateral, Email Marketing Campaigns, Digital Ads, and Social Media Assets, ensuring a seamless brand presence across all consumer touchpoints.
• Develop thoughtful and impactful retail display designs, considering store layouts, customer flow, fixture integration, and brand storytelling within a retail environment.
• Collaborate with the Art Director and Graphic Designers to conceptualize and execute design solutions that align with brand strategy, marketing objectives, and retail merchandising goals.
• Take ownership of projects with a self-starter mindset, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and high-quality execution across all design touchpoints.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, visual merchandising innovations, and emerging design techniques, curating strong design taste and refining best practices in an ever-evolving retail and digital landscape.
• Be adaptable to feedback, open to iteration, and committed to designing with both brand identity and business objectives in mind.

Project Management:

• Maintain a self-driven and organized approach to design projects, ensuring deadlines are met while keeping project goals at the center of all work.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, managing multiple projects while adapting to changing demands.
• Proactively communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to the Creative Project Manager and Art Director to ensure seamless workflow and alignment with business objectives.
• Be receptive to constructive feedback, refining designs with flexibility and a problem-solving mindset to meet both creative and strategic goals.
• Collaborate closely with the design team and cross-functional partners, contributing to a supportive creative process that ensures all work meets brand standards and business objectives.

Qualifications and Skills

Work Experience:

• 3-5+ years of design experience 
• Skilled in both Print and Digital Design with emphasis on Retail Visual Merchandising and Packaging Design
• Expert in both Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Solid understanding of print processes and exporting final files for print
• Strong craft and production skills to create physical mockups
• Ability to align with O Positiv’s visual brand identity and aesthetic
• Strong portfolio of design work that showcases both Print and Digital Design
• Bachelor’s Degree and equivalent work experience

Interpersonal:

• Passion for art and design, always looking for ways to refine taste and improve skills
• Understanding and interest of designing for a consumer brand, with the goal to drive sales and market to consumers 
• Curious, thoughtful, self-reflective and a strong willingness to learn
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Team-player, collaborative, hard-working, organized, and goal-oriented
• Excitement for startups and building from the ground up
• Eagerness to learn from senior team members and follow creative direction

Additional Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Startup and/or e-commerce experience is a plus
• Passion for e-commerce, consumer retail and/or digital marketing is a plus
• Retail Display rendering experience is a plus
• Experience in email design is a plus

Hours and Compensation

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $80,000 - $100,000. Compensation will vary based the candidate’s experience and local market rates.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay based on prior experience
• Position will be based out of Santa Monica, Los Angeles - in person (Mon-Thurs in office/Friday remote)

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible PTO, Sick Days, and Wellness Days
• Monthly Social Hours
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 401K with matching
• $50/month Fitness Reimbursement + Up to $1,800 in annual wellness benefit 
• An environment of collaboration, high performance, & respect amongst all employees and managers