Graphic Designer

Who We Are

At Blake’s, we’re not just running a farm—we’re building a destination.

Home to an 1,300-acre working farm and orchard with a Cider Mill, Funland, Tasting Room, and Hard Cider Production Facility. Blake’s grows over 40 different apple varieties on the property, along with a diverse selection of crops. For seven decades Blake’s has strived to put community and environment at its forefront, with a passion for providing its visitors with the freshest homegrown fruit and vegetables and a memorable family experience.

What You’ll Do

Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill (BOCM) is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to contribute to a variety of print and digital design projects in a fast-paced, creative environment. This role works closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and Director of Creative & Digital Marketing to produce high-quality visual content that strengthens our brand identity and supports business objectives. The ideal candidate brings high productivity, attention to detail, and a passion for storytelling, while ensuring consistency and alignment across the Blake’s brand.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Design marketing materials for both print and digital platforms, including but not limited to flyers, large-format signage, email newsletters, menus, billboards, apparel, coupons, social media graphics, presentations, and website media
• Prepare print files for pre-press, ensuring proper color management, bleed, trim, and resolution requirements
• Maintain and organize cloud-based creative assets, including photo libraries, design templates, fonts, logos, and brand guidelines, ensuring seamless accessibility and collaboration
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient access to and utilization of creative resources
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design and pre-press production to enhance workflow efficiency and creative output
• Variable work hours, including evening, weekends and holidays, based on seasonal demands

Who You Are

o Required Qualifications

• BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dropbox, and macOS
• Experience with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Canva is preferred
• Ability to work on-site in Armada, MI 4 days out of the week
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color, and layout
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Self-starter who takes initiative and understands how creative is used to satisfy business goals
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn and grow
• Portfolio showcasing past work that demonstrates creativity, style, and technical expertise is required for consideration

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of professional graphic design experience do you have?
• How do you stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices?
• Do you have experience with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Canva?
• Can you share a link to a portfolio or examples of your work?
• What is your salary expectation for this role?

Ability to Commute:

• Armada, MI 48005 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Armada, MI 48005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person