Freelance Graphic Designer
(Multiple states)
Contracted
Marketing
Experienced
Planet 13 seeks a Freelance Graphic Designer to create visually engaging, on-brand designs that support marketing initiatives across digital, print, and social channels. Working from creative briefs and brand guidelines, the designer will deliver high-quality assets that drive customer engagement and maintain brand consistency. The ideal contractor brings a strong portfolio, solid technical skills, and familiarity with visual trends within retail industry, cannabis experience a plus.
Scope of Work (Key Responsibilities)
- Produce clear, engaging graphics for digital ads, social media, email, print collateral, presentations, and in-store displays per provided brief.
- Translate brand guidelines into consistent visuals across all marketing touchpoints.
- Review briefs, clarify requirements as needed, and deliver concepts and final files that meet project objectives.
- Contribute to concept development and visual directions aligned with campaign goals.
- Implement feedback and revisions within agreed rounds and timelines.
- Manage multiple assignments concurrently while meeting milestones and delivery dates.
- Collaborate with marketing stakeholders (e.g., copywriters, project leads, other designers) via agreed communication channels.)
- Prepare and package deliverables (source files, exports, specs) optimized for target platforms.
- Maintain organized file structures and handoffs according to Planet 13’s asset-management standards.
- Stay current on design trends, formats, and platform best practices relevant to retail and cannabis.
Deliverables & Quality Standards
- Deliverables, formats, dimensions, and technical specs defined in each SOW/brief.
- Work must meet brand guidelines, accessibility/legibility best practices, and platform requirements.
- Final art provided in required editable/source formats (e.g., .AI/.PSD, packaged fonts where licenses permit) and export formats (e.g., PNG, JPG, PDF, MP4).
Collaboration & Communication
- Primary point of contact: designated Creative Project Manager.
- Communication via email/project management tools like Monday.com; meeting attendance only as mutually scheduled.
- Expected response times, review cycles, and approval workflows outlined per project.
Compliance
Contractors remain responsible for their own tax, insurance, and business compliance obligations.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated portfolio of multi-channel marketing design (digital, social, print, OOH/in-store).
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and common digital formats; motion/short-form video skills a plus.
- Strong typographic layout, color, and production skills; meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret briefs, manage deadlines, and iterate based on feedback.
- Familiarity with regulated-industry brand considerations preferred (cannabis experience a plus).
Tools/Software
- Contractor supplies and maintains required software licenses.
- Access to brand assets and templates provided by Planet 13 as needed.
Compensation & Invoicing
- Compensation structure (hourly) defined per SOW/brief.
- Contractor invoices Planet 13 according to agreed milestones or monthly; payment terms as specified in the SOW/Master Services Agreement (MSA).
- Contractor is solely responsible for all taxes and withholdings (1099).
Intellectual Property & Confidentiality
- IP ownership and license terms governed by the MSA/SOW. Unless otherwise stated, deliverables are work-made-for-hire or assigned to Planet 13 upon full payment.
- Contractor will protect confidential information and follow any NDA requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
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