Graphic Designer

Ethos Cannabis•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Graphic Designer is a highly collaborative, creatively driven role responsible for bringing the Ethos portfolio of brands to life across every customer touchpoint. From campaigns and packaging to retail experiences, digital content, and in-store merchandising, this role plays an important part in how customers experience our brands every day. Working as part of the Marketing team, the Graphic Designer partners closely with Brand, Content, Digital, and Project Management teams to develop thoughtful, engaging creative that supports business goals and strengthens brand storytelling. This role also collaborates regularly with Retail, Wholesale, Cultivation, Production, and other cross-functional stakeholders to translate ideas, products, and initiatives into compelling customer-facing experiences. We're looking for an experienced designer who can independently execute high-quality creative work across multiple brands and channels while contributing ideas, recommendations, and creative problem-solving throughout the development process. While this role is not responsible for owning overall creative direction, it plays an important role in helping shape and refine creative solutions that align with brand strategy, campaign objectives, and customer needs. Success in this role requires strong design fundamentals, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution, enjoys collaborating across diverse teams, and is excited by the opportunity to make a visible impact across a growing portfolio of brands in a rapidly evolving industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field
4+ years of professional graphic design experience in an in-house, agency, or brand environment
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.), Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, Figma is a plus.
Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign development, brand systems, packaging, digital, retail, and multi-channel creative work.
Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, layout, branding, and production best practices.
Proven ability to independently manage projects from concept through execution with minimal day-to-day direction.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Knowledge of product innovation and creation processes.
Must pass all required background checks.
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
Strong people and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong communication skills, including written, spoken, and presentation, with the ability to deliver a clear, concise message to a diverse audience.
Demonstrated ability to work comfortably and effectively within a diverse, multicultural, and multigenerational environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or experience with the cannabis industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute and adapt creative concepts across digital, packaging, social, retail, and customer-facing channels.
Help bring the Ethos portfolio of brands to life through consistent, engaging, and on-brand creative execution.
Translate marketing objectives and business goals into compelling, effective creative solutions.
Design and develop packaging artwork, promotional materials, and branded assets that support product launches and campaigns.
Communicate creative recommendations, design rationale, and project updates to internal stakeholders when appropriate.
Design creative assets across multiple brands while maintaining the unique identity, voice, and visual standards of each brand.
Own design tasks from initial concept through final production, ensuring accuracy, organization, brand alignment, and high-quality execution.
Prepare production-ready files and coordinate with printers, vendors, and external partners as needed.
Build and maintain organized templates, files, and creative resources that improve efficiency and consistency across projects.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, timelines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ensure creative work aligns with established brand standards while continuing to push the work forward creatively.
Collaborate with Brand, Content, Digital, Retail, Wholesale, Cultivation, Production, and other internal teams to support business objectives and integrated campaigns.
Partner with copywriters, marketers, and creative leadership to develop cohesive customer-facing content and experiences.
Contribute ideas and creative input during campaign planning, brainstorming sessions, and creative reviews.
Build strong working relationships across departments and contribute positively to a highly collaborative team environment.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
Maintain organized files, project documentation, and creative assets.
Communicate project status, risks, and timeline needs proactively.
Partner with project management and stakeholders to ensure work progresses efficiently.
Support continuous improvement of creative workflows and processes.
Stay informed on design trends that bring fresh perspective and relevant creative thinking.
Identify tools, resources, and best practices that support high-quality creative execution and team efficiency.