Graphic Designer

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company is seeking a Graphic Designer to execute diverse graphic design initiatives. You'll develop print and digital materials while collaborating with external vendors. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience and strong skills in Illustrator and Photoshop, along with a passion for impactful design. This full-time role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $105,000 per year, based in Walnut Creek, California.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of applied graphic design experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute graphic design initiatives.
• Develop digital and print-ready materials.
• Collaborate with external vendors.

Skills

Graphic design experience

Proficiency in Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

2D rendering

Strong communication skills

Tools

DAM/PIM

Job description

Position Overview

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BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE. What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it. With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder‑led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable. As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart‑and‑scrappy, flavor‑obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work, this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, refine, and execute diverse graphic design initiatives.
• Develop digital and conventional print‑ready materials.
• Create comprehensive visual programs across various consumer touchpoints.
• Effectively manage creative requests throughout project lifecycles.
• Produce rapid‑turnaround product mocks to bolster sales and marketing endeavors.
• Translate rough mockups and renders into print‑ready assets.
• Maintain and update project details using workflow management tools (DAM/PIM).
• Provide comprehensive briefs to external vendors, ensuring clarity and context.
• Collaborate and troubleshoot with co‑packers and print partners.
• Advocate for and uphold standard operational procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of applied graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Skilled in 2D rendering.
• Familiarity with DAM/PIM and established workflow systems is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for brands, adept at building communication hierarchies.
• Proficiency in visually narrating compelling stories.

Personal Characteristics

• Adapt quickly to shifting project priorities.
• Embrace iterative processes with enthusiasm for multiple rounds of revisions.
• Display proactive problem‑solving skills, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
• Master of multitasking.
• Growth mindset with an excitement to learn (and teach).
• Thrives in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment with proven record of completing projects on time in full through excellent cross‑functional team, leadership, communication and influence.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative and speaks their mind.
• Excited to be part of a fast‑moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower.
• Enjoy making decisions and finding ways to say ‘yes’ as often as possible to impactful and important priorities.

Our Work Culture

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Benefits

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family‑friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

Work‑Life Balance

We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people‑first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work‑life balance and personal commitments.

Salary

The expected starting salary range for this role is $90,000- $105,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology. Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally‑protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please reach out to us at [e-mail]