Graphic Designer

The Company

Sunderstorm is a premier cannabis company that owns and operates the award-winning edibles brand Kanha. Based in California, the Company has over 200 employees with operations in Massachusetts, Illinois, Nevada, and Thailand. Sunderstorm is a leader in nano-tech fast acting edibles, has recently launched a line of vape products, and distributes for third party brands in California. Serving over 1000 retails clients, Sunderstorm and its flagship Kanha gummies are a national cannabis success.

Work with Us - KANHA is excited to welcome talented builders, doers and thinkers to join our team!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply and prepare yourself to embark on a new blissful journey with KANHA!

So what does KANHA offer YOU?

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, voluntary coverage and a retirement savings plan option
• Paid Time-Off (vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay)
• On-the-job training to foster your growth and success.
• Company events, catered lunches, team building activities and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A culture founded on inclusivity and respect, where each team member's contributions are acknowledged and celebrated.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Graphic Designer with a minimum of 5 years of graphic design experience to assist the Marketing team with creative needs. Must have a keen eye for details and accuracy to shape, refine and execute creative across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide creative design for all aspects of the cannabis brand
• Support Marketing department with design projects
• Final checkpoint for visual and messaging accuracy—every comma, every color, every call-to-action
• Ensure creative consistency and quality across events, retail displays, digital content, and more
• Develop packaging material for product launches including working cross-functionally with third-party suppliers' creative counterparts to guarantee the accuracy of design implementation
• Create materials based on existing style guides to fit the brand image, as well as evolve the brand as necessary
• Develop full new brand concepts from the initial brief to the full brand package to support future product lines and new categories
• Provide advertising/graphic design for brochures, collateral, and logos, collateral, websites, marketing brochures, advertisements, billboards, in-store displays and literature and brand-awareness campaigns
• Reformatting and resizing digital/print files to multiple dimensions and file formats
• Photo retouching, photo manipulation, and compositing
• Help maintain and manage an efficient workflow among internal department team
• Work independently on projects, taking full ownership of the design, implementation and the final product, including on-time delivery
• Research new graphic design trends including packaging
• Contributes to creative thinking and brainstorming sessions with marketing team
• Develop static and video assets to support B2B and B2C initiatives
• Video editing and animation experience is a plus

AI Tools & Innovation

• Leverage tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, and AI plugins for ideation, layout, and iteration
• Use AI to speed up concepting and enhance creative output—without compromising craft
• Stay current on emerging tools and trends that optimize the design + brand workflow

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• BS/BA/BFA in Graphic Design or similar experience
• 5 years of Graphic Design experience
• Must be 21 or older
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator etc. and other relevant design and cloud-based software from Google Suite to Brandfolder/Dropbox
• Proven experience designing for print, packaging, digital, and in-store
• Deep understanding of color, typography, hierarchy, and storytelling
• Comfort working within evolving brand systems while elevating visual quality
• Meticulous attention to detail and proof reading accuracy
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana) and creative proofing platforms
• Possess strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends
• Portfolio of design work/experience
• Digital Design or Photography experience a plus

You'll Thrive Here If You...

• Believe great design is both beautiful and strategic
• Treat every file, layer, and font choice like it matters (because it does)
• Enjoy wearing many creative hats—from packaging to playlists
• Want to work at the heart of a fast-growing brand shaping cannabis culture

Sunderstorm Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person