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About Klean Kanteen:

Klean Kanteen is not just a business; we're a movement. Founded with the mission to provide sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic, we've been pioneering the stainless steel, reusable bottle and food storage industry for over 20 years. Our products are designed to reduce waste and promote a healthy, active lifestyle, both for our customers and the planet.

At Klean Kanteen, we believe in using business as a force for good. We're committed to ethical manufacturing, charitable partnerships, and advocacy for environmental conservation. Our dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainability has made us a leader in our field, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help us continue to make a difference.

As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, we donate a portion of our sales to environmental organizations around the world. We are also B Corp certified, reflecting our rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

We have a tight-knit, fun, team-oriented culture, with a casual open work environment, where you’ll find most people in jeans and t-shirts. We’re all here to make a difference, and enjoy plenty of exciting and rewarding challenges.

General Purpose:

At Klean Kanteen, we are thought leaders and history makers. The Junior Graphic Designer plays a pivotal role in supporting Klean Kanteen’s Creative Team, focusing on producing creative assets that align with our brand's mission and values. This position offers growth opportunities, starting with supportive tasks and evolving into more independent projects as experience is gained.

Organizational Chart / Reporting Relationship:

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Director, Global Brand & Product

Essential Functions:

Design: Produces assets that bring the Klean Kanteen brand to life, with consideration of brand guidelines, design trends and new creative concepts
Photography Production: Manages color correction and organization of incoming product photography & renders
Project Management and Support: Manages multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to meet deadlines

Duties / Responsibilities to accomplish Essential Functions:

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Mission and Values:

Is a champion and advocate of the mission in all actions and interactions with our customers, partners, and staff

Actively supports Klean Kanteen values

Leadership and Collaboration:

Actively supports a culture of accountability while maintaining the camaraderie and friendly nature so valued by the staff and leadership team of Klean Kanteen

Actively supports a culture of transparency to the team, distributors, retail partners, and consumers of Klean Kanteen.

Actively participates in the development plan for the team, and their own professional development

Follows departmental processes and procedures

Measures and monitors progress against objectives and performance targets

Effectively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders

Design:

Design and produce marketing collateral, including sell sheets, packaging elements, trade show materials, and in-store signage

Create digital assets for email marketing, eCommerce, and advertising campaigns

Develop engaging social media content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Ensure all creative materials adhere to brand guidelines and industry best practices

Optimize and format final artwork for various applications, including print and digital

Photography Production:

Perform basic color correction and finalization of product and lifestyle photography
Organize and upload assets to internal storage platforms (e.g., Amplifi, SharePoint)

Project Management and Support:

Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to ensure creative projects meet business needs
Support the Creative Manager in managing external creative partners, such as photographers, agencies, and freelance designers
Will manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables meet deadlines and brand standards

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

Strong understanding of brand storytelling and visual communication
Strong professional communication skills written and verbal, and ability to collaborate across teams
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) within a Creative Cloud environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs
Excellent project coordination and organizational skills; Ability to organize, plan and manage priorities with attention to detail and time management
Ability to think critically, problem-solve, ask clarifying questions, and make good decisions
Ability to think quickly, act decisively, inform others and execute approved direction
Ability to work independently, self-starter, self-motivated and take ownership of tasks
Ability to prioritize, direct others as needed and always maintain confidentiality

Education or Formal Training:

Minimum BS/BA in Graphic Design or related field or relevant work experience required

Experience:

Direct or relevant combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete job duties

1-3 years' experience in graphic design, digital production or related creative roles, preferred
Experience with web design production is a plus but not required
Background in the outdoor industry, natural foods, or lifestyle brands is advantageous
Pasion for sustainability, reusable solutions, and alignment with Klean Kanteen’s mission preferred

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

Mac Laptop, Adobe Creative Suite Software (Creative Cloud), standard computer printers and faxes, copy machines and other office equipment

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

Standard business / cubicle environment
Occasional outdoor work for photo shoots or events
Bending, and reaching forward, sideways, and overhead
Finger dexterity to perform functions on computer and access files
Sitting for long periods at a time
Lifting to 30 lbs., as necessary to perform job functions

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Junior Graphic Designer