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Job Description
Medusa is one of the country’s leading smoke shop distributors. Using its successful positioning and knowledge of the field, Medusa has launched a series of private label ancillary cannabis brands covering a wide variety of products and styles.
At Medusa, we bring together strong, collaborative people in a culture of mutual respect, support, accountability and passion for the brands. Our goal is to offer an inspirational and modern workplace that allows for talent to thrive.
Primary Purpose: This person will ideate, develop and execute both digital and print creative concepts.
Job Summary:
Design digital content for Medusa brands’ social channels and websites. Content includes homepages, product pages, editorial landing pages and web banners.
Design print content such as: packaging, in-store collateral and catalogs.
Partner with Creative leads on day-to-day creative updates and site changes.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and development of those ideas (i.e.: new product launches, customer experiences, marketing campaigns, etc.)
Maintain and continually develop systems and styles across multiple brands.
Skills:
Proficiency in: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma
A refined taste level and expertise in design, color and typography skills.
Strong understanding of responsive design.
Ability to take direction from Art Directors and provide multiple solutions.
Ability to concept design solutions with limited direction.
Ability to prioritize with tight deadlines and follow through.
Ability to think outside the box and have awareness of digital trends.
Extremely detail oriented, well organized, strong problem-solving skills.
Team player with positive “can-do” attitude.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of e-commerce is a plus.
Knowledge of After Effects or Video/Animation software's is a plus.
Drawing/Illustration skills are a plus.
Experience:
2-4 years’ experience in a related field or position.
BFA / BA in Design, Digital Design, Fine Art or equivalent skills experience
Experience working for an in-house brand or ad agency is a plus.
Benefits and Incentives:
Health/Retirement Benefits Offered: Medical, HSA/FSA/DCFSA, Dental, Vision ST / LT Disability, Basic & Voluntary life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program, 401K with matching
Employee discounts on products
We like to eat! Lots of company sponsored meals
This position is preferred to be in-person, but open to hybrid/ work as well.
This position is based in the New York Metropolitan Area
Salary: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Medusa Distribution is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
Application Details
We hope all is well, and appreciate you applying to our open position!
Within the Subject of the email, please indicate "Graphic Designer Position", and attach your resume to the email as well.
If you have a portfolio/weblink to your portfolio, we recommend you submitting this with your resume as well.
Please email your portfolio/resume to the following email: careers@medusadistribution.com. You may also apply on our Indeed Posting: https://www.indeed.com/job/graphic-designer-a9c7dd5b48ad8534?_gl=1*bzeyk7*_gcl_au*MjAwOTM2ODc0NS4xNjk0MDAzNTQ5