Mid-Level Graphic Designer

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Mid-Level Graphic Designer

Company: Cresco Labs

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: Marketing & Creative Operations

Date Posted: May 28, 2026

Experience Level: Mid-Level (3-5 years)

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• Execute a wide range of B2B and B2C creative deliverables across key marketing channels, including In-Store, E-commerce, CRM, and Social Media.

• Independently manage the end-to-end design process for print and digital assets for both retail and wholesale brands.

• Contribute to creative problem-solving and strengthen Cresco's national brand presence through strategic visual communication.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Junior Graphic Designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing creative environment.

• Ensure all creative output rigorously adheres to established brand standards and strategic business objectives.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is positioned within a growing in-house creative team, "The HotBox," indicating a focus on integrated brand management and consistent visual identity across multiple touchpoints. The emphasis on independent ownership and minimal oversight suggests a need for proactive problem-solving and strong project management skills.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of various print and digital assets, including web assets, email campaigns, social media content, in-store signage, sales materials, event graphics, internal communications, and branded merchandise.

• Translate complex creative briefs into strategic visual solutions that align with defined business objectives and campaign needs.

• Develop multiple creative directions when appropriate to support campaign requirements and explore innovative design approaches.

• Manage a high volume of retail and wholesale deliverables efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.

• Actively participate in kickoff meetings to clarify project scope, target audience, key messaging, and strategic intent.

• Ensure all creative work maintains strategic consistency across multiple states and diverse formats, reinforcing brand integrity.

• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing templates, design workflows, and the development of scalable design systems.

• Offer peer-level feedback and informal guidance to Junior Designers, contributing to their professional development.

• Balance speed and quality in design execution while maintaining a strong, defensible design rationale.

• Proactively identify and communicate potential risks, timeline concerns, or creative gaps to stakeholders before they escalate.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a blend of execution, strategic thinking, and leadership. The role requires not just design proficiency but also the ability to manage projects independently, contribute to process improvements, and mentor junior team members, indicating a mid-level position with growth potential.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: While not explicitly stated, a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field is typically expected for a mid-level role.

Experience: 3-5 years of professional design experience, gained either in-house or at an agency.

Required Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Demonstrated ability to execute design projects efficiently with minimal oversight.

• Proven experience designing across both print and digital channels with strategic consistency.

• Strong command of visual systems and the ability to strategically apply established brand standards.

• Solid understanding of production standards and the ability to build files correctly for various outputs.

• Experience with Adobe After Effects for supporting light motion graphics or animation needs.

• Familiarity with light retouching and color correction techniques.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining high quality and accuracy.

• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to present and defend design rationale effectively.

• Demonstrated professional maturity and the ability to exert peer-level influence.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with art direction processes and concept development.