Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer

Description Rainbow Companies is seeking a talented designer to join our Creative Services team. This position may be filled at either the Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer level based on the selected candidate's experience, portfolio, and demonstrated capabilities. You will work closely with our in-house creative services and marketing strategy teams to produce compelling visual campaigns that support business objectives across all Rainbow divisions. Come join our team that produces award-winning print, web, video, social media, and live marketing events nationwide. You will be responsible for implementing the creative vision and strategy into each campaign through visual storytelling. The ideal candidate is a strong visual communicator with a compelling portfolio, a customer-centered design approach, and the ability to translate business objectives into engaging creative solutions. Senior-level candidates may also bring experience leading projects from concept through execution and providing creative guidance to others. Core Responsibilities: Create print and digital marketing materials including catalogs, advertising, social media graphics, sales collateral, trade show materials, and digital campaigns Develop compelling visual storytelling solutions for both B2B and B2C audiences Collaborate with marketing strategists, copywriters, photographers, videographers, and stakeholders Ensure all creative deliverables meet brand standards and business objectives Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards Coordinate print production and vendor relationships Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies Senior-Level Responsibilities: Lead creative development of integrated marketing campaigns Provide creative direction and constructive feedback to team members Assist with art direction for photography and video projects Help establish design standards and improve creative processes Serve as a creative mentor and resource within the department Required Qualifications (all candidates): 5+ years of professional graphic design experience Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Experience creating designs for both print and digital channels Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Excellent communication and collaboration skills Portfolio demonstrating strong design capabilities Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom Experience with project management software (Asana preferred) WordPress or other CMS experience Email marketing platforms (HubSpot preferred) E-commerce platform experience Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or related field Experience with social media and digital advertising assets Additional Qualifications for Senior-Level Consideration: 10+ years of professional graphic design experience Experience leading projects from concept through execution Demonstrated ability to provide creative direction, mentorship, or project leadership Advanced understanding of branding, visual identity systems, typography, and campaign development Experience presenting concepts and recommendations to stakeholders What We Offer: Employee Stock Option Program in our 100% Employee-Owned Company 80 hours of PTO, 4 Floating Holidays and 8 Paid Holidays Full Range of Benefits available, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, & Life Insurance 401K Contribution Option with Company Match Compensation: $62,000–$85,000 annually. Starting pay will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and the level at which the successful candidate is hired. This position may be filled at either the Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer level. Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. You Should Know: Rainbow Companies was founded in 1976 with a vision to preserve the historic American elm trees in Minnesota. We have evolved into a multi-faceted company dedicated to serving clients around the world, transforming the way ecosystems are maintained. We lead with innovation and achieve predictable results through science-based practices, research, and training. Rainbow is a 100% employee-owned company, and our employees are the core of our success. We work collaboratively and foster teamwork through communication and integrity. We are guided by our core values in which we work and succeed. At Rainbow, we celebrate our differences and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.