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<p><b><u>About RYZE:</u></b></p>We need a versatile graphic designer who can flex across packaging, brand, and marketing - You'll work closely with our Brand Creative team and collaborate across Brand Marketing, Operations, Regulatory, and Production - helping our visual identity and design come to life across various touchpoints.<br><br><br>You're the designer who can go from a die-line spec to a presentation deck without missing a beat. You understand that great design isn't just something that looks beautiful on a shelf or a screen - it's a full system: technical precision, visual storytelling, and the kind of polish that makes someone stop and take notice.<br><br>You combine real technical chops with a genuine creative eye. You know your way around a varnish layer and a spot UV finish as well as you can pull together a compelling brand presentation. You're not intimidated by new tools and instead are excited about them. AI-assisted creative tools are already part of how you work.<br><br>If you:<br><br>Love the intersection of craft and concept, from die-lines to deck design<br>Can flip between meticulous production work and big-picture creative thinking without losing stride<br>Have great taste and know how to articulate your POV<br>Move independently, manage your own timeline, and deliver without hand-holding<br>Love how AI tools can create efficiencies in your creative process<br>Care deeply about how a brand shows up - on shelf, in a deck, and across every touchpoint<br><br>…then let's talk!<p></p><p><b><u>The Role:</u></b></p><p><b><b>What You’ll Do</b></b></p><p></p><p><b><b>Packaging & Production</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Create and prepare print-ready packaging artwork files in Adobe Illustrator, including die-lines, production specifications, and finishing layers (varnish, spot UV, emboss/deboss, foil)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support packaging updates, revisions, and versioning across SKUs, and keeping files accurate, clean, and current</span></p></li><li><p><span>Create and retouch photo-realistic imagery using various creative tools, including Photoshop and gen-AI tools</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Brand & Marketing Design</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Develop marketing assets, pitch decks, comps, presentation visuals, and other creative materials as needed</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure decks have a cohesive appearance, perfecting details like alignment of copy sections, and adapting and implementing existing brand assets to elevate Marketing decks</span></p></li><li><p><span>Design and refresh brand materials such as inserts and pamphlets while adhering to brand guidelines</span></p></li><li><p><span>Help craft, execute, and enforce the brand visual identity to work across multiple assets and platforms, including printed materials and digital assets</span></p></li><li><p><span>Contribute creative concepts for design exploration: mockups, graphics, layout directions and concepts</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Collaboration & Process</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Collaborate across Brand Creative, Brand Marketing, Production, Regulatory, and Operations teams. Communicating clearly and keeping everyone moving.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Utilize AI creative tools (NanoBanana, Firefly, and similar) to accelerate concepting and creative development</span></p></li><li><p><span>Maintain organized, well-structured working files that anyone on the team can pick up and navigate</span></p></li><li><p><span>Stay current on design and packaging trends and bring fresh visual references, inspiration, and perspective to the creative conversation</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b><b>What Success Looks Like</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>You're a reliable, go-to creative partner the team genuinely wants to keep working with</span></p></li><li><p><span>Artwork files are production-ready and error-free every time, without exception</span></p></li><li><p><span>Creative explorations push the brand forward and spark good conversations</span></p></li><li><p><span>Marketing and brand materials are polished, on-brand, and consistently excellent</span></p></li><li><p><span>The Brand Marketing & Creative team feels supported and can move faster because you're in the mix</span></p></li><li><p><span>Cross-functional partners in Regulatory, Ops, and Production get what they need on time and without friction</span></p></li><li><p><span>Files are organized, version-controlled, and easy for anyone to navigate</span></p></li><li><p><span>You're great at collaborating and communicating, whether it's on Slack or on calls, keeping everyone informed and involved in the process</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b><b>What We're Looking For</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Strong experience designing for print production: die-lines, print processes, and production-ready file setup are second nature to you</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proven ability to design across formats: packaging, marketing decks, brand collateral, and digital assets</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proficiency in Figma, Slack, Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets), and Microsoft Office for cross-functional team reviews, approvals, and communication</span></p></li><li><p><span>Familiarity with AI-assisted creative and image-generation tools (NanoBanana, Firefly, etc.)</span></p></li><li><p><span>A genuine creative eye for modern design trends, visual storytelling, and brand impact</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines independently </span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong attention to detail and a near-obsessive approach to file organization</span></p></li><li><p><span>Clear, proactive communicator who keeps the right people informed without being asked</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience working with CPG brands, preferred</span></p></li><li><p><span>Understanding of CPG packaging requirements and shelf presentation, preferred</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What We Offer:</u></b></p>

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