Mid-Level Graphic Designer

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement‑free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

Cresco Labs is seeking a Mid‑Level 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 Mid‑Level Graphic Designer independently owns the execution of a variety of print and digital deliverables for both retail and wholesale brands. Responsibilities include leading the development of web assets, email campaigns, social media content, in‑store signage, sales materials, event graphics, internal communications, and branded merchandise. This role requires strong design fundamentals, strategic application of brand standards, and the ability to manage multiple high‑volume initiatives with minimal oversight.

In this position, you will collaborate cross‑functionally and contribute to creative problem‑solving across initiatives that strengthen Cresco’s national presence. The Mid‑Level Graphic Designer reports to a Senior Graphic Designer and directly manages a Junior Graphic Designer, providing guidance and support while continuing to elevate creative output.

• Independently own design projects from brief through final execution.
• Translate complex briefs into strategic visual solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Develop multiple creative directions when appropriate to support campaign needs.
• Manage high‑volume retail and wholesale deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Engage directly in kickoff discussions to clarify scope, audience, and messaging.
• Ensure creative aligns with brand standards across multiple states and formats.
• Identify opportunities to improve templates, workflows, and scalable design systems.
• Provide feedback and guidance to Junior Designers.
• Balance speed and quality while maintaining strong design rationale.
• Proactively flag risks, timeline concerns, or creative gaps before escalation.

• 3–5 years professional design experience (in‑house or agency).
• Portfolio demonstrating independent project ownership and strategic thinking.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with ability to execute efficiently with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to design across print and digital channels with strategic consistency.
• Strong command of visual systems and ability to apply brand standards strategically.
• Solid understanding of production standards and building files to spec.
• After Effects experience; ability to support light motion or animation needs.
• Familiarity with light retouching and color correction.
• Experience with art direction processes and concept development is preferred.
• Ability to manage priorities…