Senior Graphic Designer
About The Position
Cresco Labs is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join their in-house creative team, The HotBox, in Chicago, IL. The HotBox handles B2B and B2C creative across various channels including In-Store, Ecommerce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Rewards, Social, and Internal Initiatives. The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for the execution and quality of a wide range of print and digital deliverables for both retail and wholesale brands. This role involves supporting and contributing to the creative direction for web assets, email campaigns, social media content, in-store signage, sales materials, event graphics, internal communications, and branded merchandise. The position requires strong conceptual thinking, art direction experience, and accountability for maintaining brand integrity across all channels. Additionally, the Senior Graphic Designer will mentor Mid-Level and Junior Graphic Designers, review and enhance team output, and act as a creative authority within the organization. This role reports to the Associate Design Director and is crucial for driving creative excellence and consistency within The HotBox.
Requirements
- 6+ years professional design experience (in-house or agency).
- Portfolio demonstrating elevated conceptual thinking and leadership across campaigns.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with ability to set best practices and guide others.
- Deep multi-channel expertise including complex, high-visibility initiatives.
- Ability to elevate and evolve visual systems while maintaining brand integrity.
- Advanced production knowledge; reviews and approves vendor-ready files.
- After Effects required; able to create motion assets and guide animation direction.
- Art Direction experience required; demonstrated experience supporting creative direction and developing conceptual ideas.
- Experience with color correction and retouching to ensure high-quality, production-ready visuals.
- Ability to balance leadership, quality control, and complex project management.
- High-level communication skills; mentors others and presents to senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership ability; formally mentors and elevates team output.
- Passion for the cannabis industry and commitment to creative excellence.
- Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.
Responsibilities
- Oversee design projects from concept through delivery across print and digital channels.
- Partner with Associate Design Director to execute team strategy and design direction.
- Lead conceptual development and elevate creative quality across campaigns.
- Review and provide formal feedback on Junior and Mid-Level Designer work.
- Serve as final quality checkpoint before stakeholder or vendor review.
- Mentor designers and support team development.
- Manage high-priority and complex initiatives, including fast-turn projects.
- Drive process improvement and creative innovation across the team.
- Serve as creative problem-solver for complex or high-visibility initiatives.
Benefits
- major medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(K)-match program
- FSA/HSA programs
- LTD/STD options
- life insurance and AD&D
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- annual discretionary bonuses
- stock options
- employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
