Junior Graphic Designer

Bear Down Brands is a network of consumer brands that each focus on premium home, health, and personal care products. It is our mission to create elevated wellness essentials that enhance the way you care for yourself and the world around you.

We are looking for a growth-oriented Jr Graphic Designer for our 4 brands - Pure Enrichment, Bentgo, Brusheez, and Verilux. The ideal candidate is strategic, creative, and passionate about graphic design. This person will be reporting to our Creative Director and working closely with our creative team and various internal departments. This role is responsible for the creative design & layout for our print and digital initiatives – meeting tight deadlines and being well versed in project management is a must. This detail-oriented hire will also demonstrate great collaboration skills to thrive in our entrepreneurial culture. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow as a designer within our company.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation of digital and print design projects, including marketing materials, social media graphics, website assets, email campaigns and packaging updates
• Collaborate with designers for all assigned projects
• Support the print and digital production of tasks with an eye for detail and strong understanding of design throughout
• Participate in weekly meetings and brainstorming sessions with other designers to help develop creative concepts 
• Utilize your use of color, layout and typography to execute on various print initiatives as well as digital design projects
• Review, retouch, composite and enhance imagery captured at shoots and stock sites
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and best practices to ensure effective design solutions
• Demonstrate strong multitasking and critical thinking alongside proficient project management skills

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 1+ years of direct experience with graphic design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design is a plus
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator & Photoshop
• Portfolio demonstrating digital and print projects
• Experience working within brand guidelines for print and digital
• Highly organized, with strong project & time management skills
• Passion for design, print and creative storytelling
• Experience in photography and photoshoots is a plus

What can Bear Down Brands do for you?

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Insurance
• 401k Retirement
• Yearly Bonus
• Product discounts
• Regular company lunches
• Friendly, energetic, and collaborative office culture

Salary Range:

$24.04 - $28.85 / hour

Actual base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and relevant job & industry experience.

This position will report to our Creative Director and will be working a hybrid-flex schedule in our Santa Ana office (currently in-office Tuesdays and working from home otherwise, but subject to change). Also open to remote position if candidate meets all requirements.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right individual to jump in and make an immediate impact. The personality-type that will thrive in this position is an energetic, pro-active designer who is excited about working in a fast-paced growth environment.

We look forward to working with you!

Bear Down Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.