Senior Graphic Designer

Job Summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our growing in-house creative team, The Hot Box, in Chicago, IL. The Hot Box leads B2B and B2C creative across key channels including In-Store, Ecommerce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Rewards, Social, and Internal Initiatives. The Senior Graphic Designer drives execution and ensures quality across a variety of print and digital deliverables for both retail and wholesale brands, supporting creative direction for web assets, email campaigns, social media content, in‑store signage, sales materials, event graphics, internal communications, and branded merchandise.

The role requires strong conceptual thinking, art direction experience, and accountability for maintaining brand integrity across all channels.

• Oversee design projects from concept through delivery across print and digital channels.
• Partner with Associate Design Director to execute team strategy and design direction.
• Lead conceptual development and elevate creative quality across campaigns.
• Review and provide formal feedback on Junior and Mid‑Level Designer work.
• Serve as final quality checkpoint before stakeholder or vendor review.
• Mentor designers and support team development.
• Manage high‑priority and complex initiatives, including fast‑turn projects.
• Drive process improvement and creative innovation across the team.
• Serve as creative problem‑solver for complex or high‑visibility initiatives.

• 6+ years professional design experience (in‑house or agency).
• Portfolio demonstrating elevated conceptual thinking and leadership across campaigns.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and ability to set best practices.
• Deep multi‑channel expertise including complex, high‑visibility initiatives.
• Ability to elevate and evolve visual systems while maintaining brand integrity.
• Advanced production knowledge; reviews and approves vendor‑ready files.
• After Effects required; able to create motion assets and guide animation direction.
• Art direction experience required; demonstrated experience supporting creative direction and developing conceptual ideas.
• Experience with color correction and retouching to ensure high‑quality, production‑ready visuals.
• Ability to balance leadership, quality control, and complex project management.
• High‑level communication skills; mentors others and presents to senior stakeholders.
• Passion for the cannabis industry and commitment to creative excellence.

Cresco Labs offers benefits including major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance, AD&D, paid holidays, paid time off, discretionary bonuses, stock options, and an employee discount program. Eligibility may vary by full‑time or part‑time status, location, or position.

$85,000 - $85,000 USD

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for sponsorship.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.