Senior Creative Director – Tobacco & Vape Brands

Location: Remote with occasional travel ⸻ Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Creative Director to lead creative development and brand execution for our portfolio of tobacco and vape products. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in graphic design and brand strategy, who thrives in fast-paced environments and can drive innovative design across multiple product lines. ⸻ Key Responsibilities • Brand Leadership: Oversee and evolve the visual identity for multiple tobacco and vape brands. Ensure consistency, innovation, and market relevance. • Creative Direction: Lead the ideation and design of product packaging, print collateral, digital media, trade show assets, and in-store marketing materials. • Digital Presence: Manage the development of creative assets for websites, social media platforms, and digital advertising. • Team Oversight: Supervise and mentor a small team of in-house and freelance designers. Set clear expectations and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, compliance, sales, and manufacturing to align creative output with regulatory requirements and strategic business goals. • Project Management: Prioritize and manage multiple projects across brands, ensuring timely execution and high-quality output. • Trend Analysis: Stay up-to-date on design, cultural, and regulatory trends within the tobacco, cannabis, and lifestyle industries. ⸻ Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in graphic design or creative direction, preferably in regulated industries (tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, etc.). • Strong portfolio showcasing brand development, packaging design, and marketing campaigns. • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma. • Experience designing for digital (web, email, social) and print (packaging, POS). • Proven experience managing and mentoring creative teams. • Deep understanding of branding, typography, layout, and design systems. • Ability to work autonomously and make strategic creative decisions. • Experience working with compliance teams or within regulated markets is a strong plus. ⸻ Bonus Points For • Prior experience with tobacco, vape, or cannabis brands. • Familiarity with FDA packaging requirements. • Knowledge of motion graphics, video editing, or 3D rendering. ⸻ Compensation & Perks • Competitive salary based on experience • Performance bonuses • Flexible work environment • Opportunity to shape and scale emerging lifestyle brands • Creative freedom with leadership responsibility Pay- 50,000 - 60,000 per year Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Experience: • Graphic design: 7 years (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply Job! Apply to this Job