Art Director - Cannabis Industry (Hands-On)

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.Key responsibilities:Hands-On Design (Primary Focus)Designing a wide range of assets including:New product launch assetsRetail & trade marketing materialsPOP displays/signage and event build-outsE-mail templates (Klaviyo or similar)Social media and digital campaign assetsPackaging extensions and light branding workMerchandise and apparel Execute projects from concept through final productionEnsure all work aligns with Claybourne Co.'s brand standards and visual toneCreative Ownership & CollaborationTranslate business and marketing goals into strong visual solutionsPartner with VP of Marketing on brand-defining initiativesWork cross-functionality with product, sales and operationsMaintain consistency across multiple product lines and channelsLeadership Expectations & Team Support Lead and direct creative work across marketing and brand initiativesProvide feedback and guidance to other designers on the teamEnsure consistency and quality across all visual outputsCollaborate with marketing leadership to translate strategy into creative directionHelp maintain and evolve Claybourne's visual standards as the brand growsBasic Qualifications: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 digitalHighly organized and able to practice clear and open communicationComfort working in a fast-paced environment with the ability not to sacrifice qualityStrong communication and collaboration skillsExperience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), e-mail, digital asset workflows, and print productionExperience in consumer brands, lifestyle or CPG is a plusDemonstrate innovative thinking and executing with a strong attention to detailCannabis industry experience a plus but not requiredAbility to travel, if neededCompensation and Benefits:Pay Range: $100,000-$115,000Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life InsuranceSchedule: Full-time, Monday - FridayReport to: VP Marketing / Creative DirectorWork Location: Hybrid Friendly - In office 3 days per week Perris, CA Application Requirement:Along with your resume and cover letter, please include a link to your professional portfolio showcasing your best work. Your portfolio should highlight projects that demonstrate your skills in [specific area, e.g., graphic design]. Note:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.Must be able to successfully pass a background check to include criminal history and previous employment