Graphic Designer - Creative
About RYZE: 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. 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. 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. If you: Love the intersection of craft and concept, from die-lines to deck design Can flip between meticulous production work and big-picture creative thinking without losing stride Have great taste and know how to articulate your POV Move independently, manage your own timeline, and deliver without hand-holding Love how AI tools can create efficiencies in your creative process Care deeply about how a brand shows up - on shelf, in a deck, and across every touchpoint …then let's talk! The Role: What You’ll Do Packaging & Production 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) Support packaging updates, revisions, and versioning across SKUs, and keeping files accurate, clean, and current Create and retouch photo-realistic imagery using various creative tools, including Photoshop and gen-AI tools Brand & Marketing Design Develop marketing assets, pitch decks, comps, presentation visuals, and other creative materials as needed Ensure decks have a cohesive appearance, perfecting details like alignment of copy sections, and adapting and implementing existing brand assets to elevate Marketing decks Design and refresh brand materials such as inserts and pamphlets while adhering to brand guidelines Help craft, execute, and enforce the brand visual identity to work across multiple assets and platforms, including printed materials and digital assets Contribute creative concepts for design exploration: mockups, graphics, layout directions and concepts Collaboration & Process Collaborate across Brand Creative, Brand Marketing, Production, Regulatory, and Operations teams. Communicating clearly and keeping everyone moving. Utilize AI creative tools (NanoBanana, Firefly, and similar) to accelerate concepting and creative development Maintain organized, well-structured working files that anyone on the team can pick up and navigate Stay current on design and packaging trends and bring fresh visual references, inspiration, and perspective to the creative conversation What Success Looks Like You're a reliable, go-to creative partner the team genuinely wants to keep working with Artwork files are production-ready and error-free every time, without exception Creative explorations push the brand forward and spark good conversations Marketing and brand materials are polished, on-brand, and consistently excellent The Brand Marketing & Creative team feels supported and can move faster because you're in the mix Cross-functional partners in Regulatory, Ops, and Production get what they need on time and without friction Files are organized, version-controlled, and easy for anyone to navigate You're great at collaborating and communicating, whether it's on Slack or on calls, keeping everyone informed and involved in the process
What We're Looking For
Strong experience designing for print production: die-lines, print processes, and production-ready file setup are second nature to you Proven ability to design across formats: packaging, marketing decks, brand collateral, and digital assets Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop Proficiency in Figma, Slack, Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets), and Microsoft Office for cross-functional team reviews, approvals, and communication Familiarity with AI-assisted creative and image-generation tools (NanoBanana, Firefly, etc.) A genuine creative eye for modern design trends, visual storytelling, and brand impact Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines independently Strong attention to detail and a near-obsessive approach to file organization Clear, proactive communicator who keeps the right people informed without being asked Experience working with CPG brands, preferred Understanding of CPG packaging requirements and shelf presentation, preferred What We Offer: Apply To This Job