Graphic Designer

Company Description

[REDACTED] is a Female founded, high-growth, natural CPG company with over a century of tradition rooted in using fresh ingredients and hand-crafted recipes. As the pioneers of chicken sausage, we blend innovation with experience, bringing bold, fresh flavors to the table. From our Chicago roots, we’ve grown into a passionate, dedicated team of food enthusiasts, leading the category with our creative recipes, small-batch production, and constant flavor innovation. Celebrating over 100 years of culinary craftsmanship, we’re expanding our offerings and distribution nationwide, launching new and exciting products that continue to redefine the protein category.

Role Description

[REDACTED] is looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our growing creative team. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of experience designing consumer-packaged goods, who has a passion for creating beautiful, strategic work across packaging, digital, and motion design. Food or beverage industry experience is a strong plus. Reporting to the Creative Director, you'll help bring our premium brand to life through thoughtful design, compelling storytelling, and a strong attention to detail. You'll collaborate closely with marketing, sales, product development, and external partners to create work that stands out both on shelf and online.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design marketing collateral across digital, print, retail, social media, email, and sales presentations.
• Create motion and video content for social reels, animated campaigns, product/packaging reveals.
• Support packaging updates, line extensions, and production artwork.
• Create retailer-specific creative for customers including [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], [REDACTED], and others.
• Assist with campaign development from concept through final production.
• Prepare production-ready files and work directly with printers and packaging vendors.
• Maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints.
• Retouch photography and create image composites for marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with copywriters, photographers, and food stylists.
• Stay current on design trends within food, CPG, and consumer marketing.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of graphic design experience, preferably within consumer-packaged goods.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging, print, digital, and motion design.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
• Expert proficiency in [REDACTED] Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects).
• Experience preparing files for print production.
• Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills.
• Experience with motion graphics, video editing, and photo retouching.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus Points

• Food or beverage industry experience.
• Experience designing for national retail brands.
• Familiarity with packaging regulations and production workflows.

Compensation and Benefits Summary:

• Pay Range: $60,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 3.5%
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 40hrs paid sick leave plus 8 paid holidays.

[REDACTED] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability status.