Senior Graphic Designer, Contract

Are you passionate about beauty and wellness? Do you love trying the latest products and thrive keeping up with the latest social trends? If so, this role might be your perfect fit.

Location: Hybrid with one day a week in Costa Mesa, CA

Employment Type: Contract

About Crème Collective:

Crème Collective is a 360° sales, marketing, brand development, and creative agency dedicated to empowering beauty and wellness brands to lead the industry. We deliver competitive solutions, invaluable guidance, and accelerated growth to the most innovative companies in the space.

Founded in 2013 as a sales platform for the burgeoning clean beauty movement, Crème Collective has grown into a trusted global partner for best-in-class brands seeking exceptional strategy, dynamic marketing, and distinctive creative services.

Our Mission:

We are committed to creating, selling, and supporting the brands and creators reshaping the beauty industry.

Why Join Us:

This is your chance to be part of a close-knit team of passionate, driven professionals shaping the future of beauty and wellness. If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to the next generation of industry-leading brands, we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Graphic Designer Summary:

We are seeking a well-rounded Senior Graphic Designer focused on branding with experience in the beauty industry to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will bring strong creative skills and a refined aesthetic to produce innovative and brand-elevating designs. This role is responsible for developing assets across multiple platforms, including print, digital, video, and ensuring a cohesive and engaging brand presence.

Reports To: Art Director

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refresh brand identities with visually compelling and on-brand designs.
• Create/refresh brand guidelines
• Design across a variety of mediums, including packaging, digital design, product and model photoshoots, email campaigns, and in-store displays.
• Create and execute high-quality assets for digital platforms such as social media, mobile experiences, web pages, banners, and emails.
• Design print materials such as packaging, PR mailers, OOH advertising, and in-store signage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align creative assets with strategic goals and brand guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with digital trends, typography, and modern design techniques to enhance brand presence.

Our designer is…

• A strong communicator who can articulate the thought process behind your designs and adapt styles depending on the brand you are working on.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and can seamlessly manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• You’re a creative problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt to challenges.
• You have experience working with both emerging and well-established brands, understanding the nuances of each stage.

You enjoy working in a small, dynamic team and see it as an opportunity to maximize creativity and impact.

Professional Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio.
• Prior experience in the beauty and/or wellness industry is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD etc.).
• Strong skills in typography, layout, and design principles.
• Keen eye for photography and video content.
• Experience in both digital and print design.
• Ability to handle high-volume workloads under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of brand identity and the ability to maintain consistency across all designs.

Bonus Points:

• Background in Package Design.
• Knowledge of Packaging Production and Print Ready Files