Art Director - Cannabis Industry (Hands-On)

Claybourne Co.•Perris, CA

1d•$115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Claybourne Co. is a top-selling North American cannabis cultivator and lifestyle brand built on premium products, intentional design and culture-forward storytelling. Our brand lives at the intersection of quality, craft and attitude - from packaging and retail presence to lifestyle moments and brand activations. As we continue to expand across new markets, product lines and channels, strong consistent and creative execution is critical. We're looking for an experienced Art Director to help bring Claybourne's visual identity to life across everything we touch - with the ability to execute at a high level to help shape and guide the creative direction as we scale. Job Overview: Claybourne is looking for a hands-on, Art Director to join our creative team in Perris, CA. The Art Director is a hands-on, high execution-focused creative role responsible for designing, directing and delivering a wide range of brand and marketing assets across B2B and B2C channels. This role collaborates closely with the VP of Marketing on brand-defining initiatives while owning day-to-day creative direction and managing design execution across the team. This role is ideal for an experienced Art Director who thrives in a fast-moving, brand-led environment and enjoys balancing creative leadership with hands-on design execution.

Requirements

6-10+ years of professional graphic design experience (brand, in-house and/or agency)
Strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, marketing and retail design, typography, layout, and visual storytelling, deep experience designing for both print and digital
Highly organized and able to practice clear and open communication
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with the ability not to sacrifice quality
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), e-mail, digital asset workflows, and print production
Ability to travel, if needed
Must be able to successfully pass a background check to include criminal history and previous employment

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer brands, lifestyle or CPG is a plus
Demonstrate innovative thinking and executing with a strong attention to detail
Cannabis industry experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Designing a wide range of assets including: New product launch assets
Retail & trade marketing materials
POP displays/signage and event build-outs
E-mail templates (Klaviyo or similar)
Social media and digital campaign assets
Packaging extensions and light branding work
Merchandise and apparel
Execute projects from concept through final production
Ensure all work aligns with Claybourne Co.'s brand standards and visual tone
Translate business and marketing goals into strong visual solutions
Partner with VP of Marketing on brand-defining initiatives
Work cross-functionality with product, sales and operations
Maintain consistency across multiple product lines and channels
Lead and direct creative work across marketing and brand initiatives
Provide feedback and guidance to other designers on the team
Ensure consistency and quality across all visual outputs
Collaborate with marketing leadership to translate strategy into creative direction
Help maintain and evolve Claybourne's visual standards as the brand grows