Graphic Designer
Chicago, IL, US, 60610
Job Summary
Verano is looking for a creative, self-motivated individual with a keen visual sense and passion for all things design. The junior graphic designer will assist the senior designers and other team members in creating digital and print content for our retail and consumer brands. Must have the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create visual concepts and graphics using software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and other design tools (Figma and Canva). Working knowledge of motion graphics and web design principles is a bonus
- Design layouts, illustrations and other artwork for various mediums, including print and digital platforms
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives for various design projects
- Ensure consistency in brand identity and adherence to brand guidelines across all projects
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting demanding deadlines
- Occasionally assisting with other design-related tasks or projects as needed by the team or organization
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in a design role. Background in branding, marketing and/or Advertising is preferred.
- Strong portfolio showcasing design projects across a wide range of mediums
- Passion for CPG brand strategy
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to take direction and work independently
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago