Brand Designer

Established in San Francisco since 1852, Ghirardelli has spent generations perfecting the craft of premium chocolate. From responsible sourcing to time-honored roasting and processing techniques, we honor the tradition of our iconic brand as we innovate and grow the business. We are fueled by a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, and that same passion shapes our workplace, where people are genuinely welcomed, supported, and encouraged to grow. If you’re excited to join our welcoming and vibrant team that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and delicious possibilities, you'll feel right at home with us. We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Brand Designer to join our in-house Creative Team. This role is responsible for bringing our brand to life across all consumer touchpoints, from packaging and retail environments to digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellence, and building cohesive, compelling brand assets and experiences. Key Responsibilities Brand & Creative Development Design, build and execute cohesive brand assets across multiple channels, ensuring consistency and highest-quality output Contribute to the evolution and maintenance of brand identity systems and visual language Develop and maintain comprehensive brand style guides Packaging & Product Design Turn product packaging objective into high quality production-ready packaging designs Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets brand, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements Advertising & Campaigns Design brand and product advertising for: Traditional media (print, OOH, in-store) Digital platforms (display ads, paid social, web) Activations Generate high quality image assets. focus on composition, seamless retouching and brand messaging. Develop retail and shopper marketing assets including: In-store displays and merchandising materials Retailer-specific creative (e.g., shelf talkers, signage) eCommerce and eTail content, including product carousels (e.g., Salsify) Digital & Content Creation Retouching and composing high quality images Design, storyboard and produce social media assets (static and motion) Create and edit video content for marketing campaigns and digital platforms Support content creation across owned and paid channels Asset Management Organize, manage, and archive creative assets within a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system (e.g, Bynder) Ensure proper versioning, naming, file organization, and accessibility of brand assets Required Skills & Experience Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, especially: Illustrator (expert) Photoshop (expert) Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and composition Experience designing for both print and digital environments Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting #J-18808-Ljbffr