Graphic Designer

About North Spore

North Spore is on a mission to make mushroom cultivation and education accessible to all—indoors and out. From mushroom grow kits and cultivation tools to educational content and scientific expertise, we’re empowering a new generation of growers.

Role Overview

We're seeking a Graphic Designers to work with the Creative Director to produce creative assets for packaging, pamphlets or handouts, or web design. You would be responsible for communicating with and supplying design files to printers and manufacturers, and organizing digital design files on the shared North Spore drive.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce quality work and adhere to deadlines
• Take part in weekly creative meetings and discussions with Creative Director
• Update existing assets as needed for new applications
• Create banners for website and other sales channels
• Design and execute packaging such as labels and cartons for new and updated products
• Logo development and design for new product lines
• Create hand drawn and vector illustrations as needed for designs
• Illustrations for blog posts/articles as needed
• Write copy for instructional materials such as booklets and manuals
• Work directly with contacts for the factories we use and ensure clear communication so designs get executed correctly

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Adobe Suite
• At least two years of graphic design experience for a brand or agency
• Ability to follow deadlines
• Ability to interface with printing companies
• Comfortable commuting daily to the Portland, ME, facility

Why Join North Spore?

Be at the forefront of the mycology movement and help shape an emerging category

Join a tight-knit, values-driven team with a passion for science, sustainability, and curiosity

Work in a fast-growing, omnichannel environment with the opportunity to shape strategy from the ground up

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Graphic design: 3 years (Required)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, ME 04103 (Required)

Work Location: In person