The Senior Graphic Designer will be responsible for the conceptualization and execution of visual design projects across the Suja Life portfolio. They will play an instrumental role as Suja Life internalizes their design and creative production, bringing Suja Studio to life. This important role will oversee a team charged with creating and curating content for marketing in two different areas: package design and marketing communications. They will uphold and evolve brand identities, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact creative solutions.

About the company

Suja Life was founded in 2012 with a shared dream to transform people's lives through mindful nutrition. To address the lack of clean, nutritious, and convenient beverages available, the founders created a line of organic cold-pressed juices made from the freshest and most powerful ingredients imaginable, in a form closest to the living plants they originated from. What began as a local cold-pressed juice delivery service on skateboards in SoCal, has since evolved into a nationwide leader in organic juices and wellness shots. Today, Suja Life boasts an expanding range of portfolio of brands, including Suja Organic, Vive Organic, and Slice.

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REQUIREMENTS

7+ years of professional design experience, including at least 2–3 years in a senior or team leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Prior experience within the food & beverage industry is strongly preferred. CPG is a must.
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); experience with Figma or Sketch is a strong plus.
Strong leadership, communication, and critique skills—able to give actionable feedback and elevate team performance.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying timelines and priorities.
A sharp eye for detail, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (Asana, Bynder)
Portfolio showcasing both individual work and leadership in successful creative projects.

Language Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other Skills:

Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Enthusiastic about learning and growing within a creative environment.

Other Abilities:

Highly creative with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
A passion for content creation and brand storytelling.

Working and Environmental Conditions

Typically functions in a home office environment with occasional travel for events and meetings.
Regular use of computer, keyboard, and video conferencing tools.
May involve occasional work on nights and weekends, depending on project timelines.

Physical Demands

Sitting/standing for extended periods, extensive computer use, and occasional lifting of up to 15 lbs.
Ability to travel as needed for content production and meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Suja Studio: Drives the execution of Suja Studio’s creative vision, strategy, and workstreams.
Creative Leadership: Lead the Suja Studio design team in developing compelling, brand-aligned visual work for campaigns, content, and products. Champion design excellence and innovation across all projects.
Team Management & Mentorship: Manage and mentor a team of junior graphic designers—providing feedback, guidance, and growth opportunities to elevate both individuals and the team's output.
Hands-On Design Execution: Step in to execute design work when needed—whether for high-priority projects, tight timelines, or refining key visuals. Maintain a strong individual design presence.
Project Oversight: Review and approve creative work to ensure it meets brand standards, strategic goals, and deadlines. Help prioritize workloads, project queue, and balance creative resources.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional marketing teams, including brand, innovation/commercialization, consumer insights and growth teams to align creative direction with business goals and campaign needs.
Brand Guardian: Uphold and evolve brand guidelines to ensure visual consistency and clarity across all media—digital, social, print, packaging, and more.
Creative Problem Solving: Bring fresh ideas and solutions to design challenges; encourage experimentation and exploration within the team.
Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships with printers, photographers, illustrators, and freelancers as needed.
Trend Awareness: Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies, applying relevant ones to keep the brand fresh and competitive.
Asset Management: Organize and maintain a central repository for all packaging assets within DAM, ensuring easy access for the team and ensuring brand consistency across all materials.

BENEFITS + PERKS