Cannabis Graphic Design Artist

Location: Cumberland, MD (On-site)

Department: Marketing & Brand
Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer

About Us

Grow West is a licensed cannabis cultivation and dispensary operation committed to quality, compliance, and community. We pride ourselves on delivering premium products while maintaining strict regulatory standards and a strong brand presence in a competitive marketplace.

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Design Artist to join our marketing team. This role will be responsible for developing visually compelling creative assets that align with our brand identity and comply with state cannabis advertising regulations.

The ideal candidate has experience in regulated industries (cannabis, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, etc.), understands packaging and labeling compliance requirements, and can balance creativity with legal constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Design marketing materials including digital ads, email campaigns, and website visuals
• Create compliant product packaging and labeling artwork
• Develop promotional materials
• Collaborate with marketing and compliance teams to ensure all materials meet state regulations
• Maintain brand consistency across all platforms
• Prepare final production files for print and digital distribution
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of professional graphic design experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, packaging, and digital design work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience with print production and packaging dielines
• Understanding of cannabis advertising regulations (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in the cannabis industry or another highly regulated market
• Motion graphics or video editing skills
• Knowledge of social media content trends and digital marketing best practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities

Compliance Requirements

Employment is contingent upon:

• Meeting all state cannabis licensing requirements
• Successful completion of a background check (as required by law)
• Verification of employment eligibility

Grow West is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Grow West MD is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on protected class status such as race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, familial status, military status, sexual orientation genetic information, disability and all other protected classes under law.

In accordance with Maryland cannabis industry regulations, all employees of Grow West MD must:

• Be at least 21 years of age

• Have no disqualifying felony convictions as defined by Maryland law

• Be able to successfully pass a criminal background check

Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable state licensing and regulatory requirements.