Product & Brand Designer

GRANDPA JOES CANDY SHOP•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop is seeking a Product & Brand Designer to bring ideas to life in a cohesive, creative, and unmistakably branded manner. This role focuses on product design and visual storytelling, shaping how products look, feel, and connect with customers. It also supports broader creative efforts within the marketing team. The ideal candidate has real-world design experience, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to take an idea from concept to execution. The Product & Brand Designer will report to the VP of Marketing & Brand Development and collaborate with the Manager of Product Development. Primary responsibilities include product-driven design work such as packaging and visual storytelling. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the marketing team with creative needs like catalogs, social media graphics, and other marketing materials. This is a hands-on role requiring ownership of product design from concept to execution, while also being a collaborative team player. A willingness to jump in and support wherever needed is essential in this growing business environment.

Requirements

3-5+ years in design, brand, or a related creative role
Experience with physical product design and/or packaging design strongly preferred
Portfolio that demonstrates both conceptual thinking and execution
Strong visual design skills with a clear point of view and attention to detail
Ability to take direction and execute independently
Comfortable contributing across a variety of formats and channels
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong emphasis on Adobe InDesign
Organized and able to manage multiple projects at once
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift
Collaborative, communicative, and open to feedback

Responsibilities

Develop product designs, packaging concepts, and visual storytelling from idea through execution
Translate direction into polished, on-brand creative while following established processes, standards, and guidelines
Ensure consistency across all product-related visual elements
Prepare and manage production-ready files for physical products, including soda labels, product labels, stickers, and more
Own the printing process for product labels and related materials, including learning and operating in-house printing equipment
Contribute to catalogs, in-store materials, social media, and email design as needed
Support marketing campaigns with design assets when requested
Assist with visual elements for product listings and merchandising
Work cross-functionally with marketing and product teams
Help maintain brand consistency across all creative outputs
Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Jump in to support time-sensitive projects, quick-turn requests, and the occasional "all hands on deck" moment
Contribute wherever needed to keep projects moving - no task too big or too small