ABOUT TRUE BOTANICALS
True Botanicals is a sensual eco-luxury DTC beauty brand on a mission to prove that we do not—and should not—have to choose between safe and natural products or luxurious and effective ones.
True Botanicals’ innovative formulas are raising the bar on clean beauty and sustainability. Our skincare line is made with the highest-quality ingredients, backed by clinical trials, and certified MADE SAFE – formulated without over 6,500+ known toxins. And word has gotten out: True Botanicals has been featured in influential publications from Vogue to The Wall Street Journal. We’ve also won the support of influencers and celebrities, including Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Laura Dern, and Brooke Shields.
Based in Mill Valley, California, our small but big-hearted team is made of passionate individuals with diverse resumes, including former Fenty Beauty, Google, Condé Nast, and BareMinerals employees, who are motivated to transform the beauty industry. Together, we aim to inspire and empower women to take the best care of themselves, each other, and the planet—one step, one product at a time.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
True Botanicals is seeking a talented and experienced Freelance Graphic Designer to support our retail projects on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will have passion for creating visually compelling graphics that resonate with our brand’s ethos and bring strong beauty industry and retail design experience.
Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience in graphic design, creative and are a total whiz when it comes to cranking out gorgeous work on the regular
- Strong portfolio showcasing retail design projects, with an emphasis on creativity, aesthetics, and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of print production processes and specifications and experience designing assets specifically for retail spaces (gondola, kit sleeve design, towers, window decal, etc.)
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Acrobat) and have beauty brand experience and/or design agency credibility
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate complex relationships to maintain team productivity and ensure projects are completed on-time and flawlessly
- You are well equipped to handle tight deadlines and have a true desire to understand the why behind the work you are tasked with producing
- Ability to work independently and experience in managing workflow via project management applications such as Asana
- An exceptional eye for detail and a track-record of flawless execution
- Proficient in typography and graphic communication
- Have a firm awareness of current visual, cultural and beauty industry trends
- Ensure consistency across all platforms, such as experiential, social and print
- Flexibility to work on an as-needed basis, with availability to accommodate project timelines and deliverables
- You have a bachelor's in Graphic Design or equivalent work experience
Responsibilities
- The freelance Graphic Designer reports directly to the Director of Creative & Content Marketing while collaborating with the True Botanicals creative team to conceptualize and execute designs for various retail projects, including but not limited to:
- Packaging design
- In-store displays
- Promotional materials
- Point-of-sale materials
- You will apply your design expertise to deliver creative concepts and custom deliverables to help us drive growth in our retail spaces
- Provide thoughtful design solutions after a thorough analysis of the problem and the audience
- Provide creative direction and feedback in support of the True Botanicals brand and the company’s strategic business direction
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to continually enhance design strategies by visiting our retail spaces regularly in order to position True Botanicals look and feel as best-in-class in a highly competitive market
- Adapt designs based on feedback from internal stakeholders and make necessary revisions as needed.
- Solicit regular feedback to ensure design strategy is aligned with companies’ overall objectives