Schwazze · 10 hours ago
Design Manager
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expSchwazze is a purpose-driven, vertically integrated cannabis operator building a leading seed-to-sale company. The Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing the visual design systems that support the Star Buds retail brand, ensuring high-quality, brand-aligned creative output across various touchpoints.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of visually compelling design systems for Star Buds across in-store displays, packaging, digital assets, and promotional materials
Translate marketing and merchandising objectives into clear creative direction and executable design frameworks
Provide hands-on design support as needed while setting standards that enable efficient downstream execution
Ensure all creative output meets quality, brand, and compliance requirements
Own and maintain Star Buds brand design standards, style guides, and visual frameworks
Review and approve design deliverables to ensure consistency across all retail and marketing applications
Ensure design systems scale effectively across stores, promotions, and seasonal campaigns
Stay current on design trends and retail best practices to continuously evolve the Star Buds visual experience
Provide direct management, coaching, and feedback to Graphic Designers supporting the Star Buds banner
Set priorities, workflows, and timelines to ensure timely delivery of creative assets
Partner closely with Marketing, Retail, and Merchandising teams to align creative output with campaign and store needs
Facilitate clear communication between designers and cross-functional stakeholders
Oversee multiple design initiatives simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, quality, and scope are maintained
Coordinate with external vendors, printers, and fabricators to support production of design materials
Monitor project timelines and resource utilization to support efficient execution
Support budget awareness and cost-effective production decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field
5+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably in a retail or consumer goods environment
Must be at least 21 years of age
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative design solutions and understanding of design principles
Preferred
Prior experience leading or mentoring designers strongly preferred
Experience in the cannabis industry or retail marketing
Knowledge of 3D rendering software
Experience with motion graphics and video editing
Familiarity with digital and in-store production processes
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
EAP Programs
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discount at all Schwazze Retail locations
Company
Schwazze
Schwazze provides consulting services for cannabis growing technologies and methodologies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$110MKey Investors
Dye Capital & Company
2021-12-03Post Ipo Debt· $95M
2019-06-06Post Ipo Equity· $14M
2017-09-12Post Ipo Equity· $1M
Leadership Team
Forrest Hoffmaster
Interim CEO
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