Sr. Graphic Designer

Modern Sprout; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K contributions

Unlimited paid vacation time

Job summary

Modern Sprout, a Chicago-based design shop, is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead sustainable packaging design initiatives. This role combines creative vision and execution, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance the brand's aesthetic and project completion from concept through production. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual passionate about design and sustainability, looking for a full-time position in a hybrid work model with competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, and 401K contributions.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Adobe CC is required.
• 3-D/rendering skills are a plus.
• Proficiency with project-management tools such as Asana, Trello, or Monday.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Product Development and co-founders to define goals and manage timelines for product launches.
• Lead design development, creating packaging and displays that communicate product benefits.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure high-quality, print-ready output.
• Monitor competitive landscape and stay ahead of packaging trends.
• Evolve brand identity and build reusable asset libraries.

Skills

Adobe CC

3-D/rendering

project management

design

Job description

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Modern Sprout LLC (MS) is a Chicago-based design shop and manufacturer that launched via Kickstarter in 2013 and has become a leader in the grow-your-own movement with its innovative indoor and outdoor garden-focused lifestyle goods. Our portfolio currently includes seed kits, grow kits, gift sets, candles, plant care accessories, and grow lights. Our collection of over 150 SKUs has introduced a new and highly sought-after category to home and gift retailers across the continent – gifts that grow. Modern Sprout can be found on the shelves at national retailers such as Target, Nordstrom, World Market and at over 2,000 independent retailers across the country.

We are seeking a bright, trend-savvy, and detail-oriented Senior Graphic Designer to lead the charge on packaging design that’s as thoughtful as it is beautiful. This role blends creative vision with execution—developing elevated, sustainable packaging and product solutions that resonate with our customers across both retail and e-commerce. This high-impact role is responsible for directing design from concept through production, contributing to the ongoing evolution of our brand and product aesthetic. This position reports to the Director of Product Development and works closely with the founders and cross-functional teams to bring new products to life.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

·Collaborate with the Director of Product Development, co-founders, and cross-functional teams to define goals, align strategy, and manage timelines for each product launch

·Lead design development—from mood boards and initial copy concepts to final production—creating elevated, sustainable packaging and PDQ displays that communicate product benefits and delight our customer

·Manage vendor relationships, dielines, material selection, proofing, and prototypes to ensure high-quality, print-ready output—making sure work is on time and on cost.

·Maintain organized files and version control across all active projects and packaging SKUs

·Monitor the general competitive landscape of relevant consumer products, and stay ahead of graphic design, CMF, and packaging trends and innovations, particularly in sustainable materials and structures

·Evolve Modern Sprout’s brand identity, create and maintain style guides, define CMF standards, and build reusable asset libraries to keep every touchpoint on brand across development, marketing and sales.

·Manage freelance designers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, and print vendors as needed.

·Support cross-functional needs, including design of tradeshow displays, custom packaging / corporate gifting design

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

·Adobe CC fluency; 3‑D/rendering skills a plus.

·Proficient with project‑management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday, etc.).

·Strategic thinker & creative problem‑solver who juggles multiple deadlines with impeccable attention to detail.

·Excellent communicator and presenter; comfortable guiding cross‑functional teams.

·Passion for design, sustainability, and ModernSprout’s mission.

·Green thumb is a plus but not a requirement.

BENEFITS:

·Full-time, salaried. Competitive compensation based off experience.

·Hybrid work model. Ability to work-from-home with flexible working hours, but must be able to be in our Chicago office on average 2-3 days a week as needed

·Benefits include Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K contributions, unlimited paid vacation time

TO APPLY:

Submit a resume, cover letter and portfolio to [e-mail]

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Chicago (hybrid work model)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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