Freelance Graphic Designer

Planet 13 seeks a Freelance Graphic Designer to create visually engaging, on-brand designs that support marketing initiatives across digital, print, and social channels.

Working from creative briefs and brand guidelines, the designer will deliver high-quality assets that drive customer engagement and maintain brand consistency.

The ideal contractor brings a strong portfolio, solid technical skills, and familiarity with visual trends within retail industry, cannabis experience a plus.   Scope of Work (Key Responsibilities) Produce clear, engaging graphics for digital ads, social media, email, print collateral, presentations, and in-store displays per provided brief.

Translate brand guidelines into consistent visuals across all marketing touchpoints.

Review briefs, clarify requirements as needed, and deliver concepts and final files that meet project objectives.

Contribute to concept development and visual directions aligned with campaign goals.

Implement feedback and revisions within agreed rounds and timelines.

Manage multiple assignments concurrently while meeting milestones and delivery dates.

Collaborate with marketing stakeholders (e.g., copywriters, project leads, other designers) via agreed communication channels.) Prepare and package deliverables (source files, exports, specs) optimized for target platforms.

Maintain organized file structures and handoffs according to Planet 13’s asset-management standards.

Stay current on design trends, formats, and platform best practices relevant to retail and cannabis.

Deliverables & Quality Standards Deliverables, formats, dimensions, and technical specs defined in each SOW / brief.

Work must meet brand guidelines, accessibility / legibility best practices, and platform requirements.

Final art provided in required editable / source formats (e.g., .AI / .PSD, packaged fonts where licenses permit) and export formats (e.g., PNG, JPG, PDF, MP4).

Collaboration & Communication Primary point of contact :

• designated Creative Project Manager.
• Communication via email / project management tools like Monday.com; meeting attendance only as mutually scheduled.
• Expected response times, review cycles, and approval workflows outlined per project.
• Compliance Contractors remain responsible for their own tax, insurance, and business compliance obligations.
• Qualifications Demonstrated portfolio of multi-channel marketing design (digital, social, print, OOH / in-store).
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and common digital formats; motion / short-form video skills a plus.
• Strong typographic layout, color, and production skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret briefs, manage deadlines, and iterate based on feedback.
• Familiarity with regulated-industry brand considerations preferred (cannabis experience a plus).
• Tools / Software Contractor supplies and maintains required software licenses.
• Access to brand assets and templates provided by Planet 13 as needed.
• Compensation & Invoicing Compensation structure (hourly) defined per SOW / brief.
• Contractor invoices Planet 13 according to agreed milestones or monthly; payment terms as specified in the SOW / Master Services Agreement (MSA).
• Contractor is solely responsible for all taxes and withholdings (1099).
• Intellectual Property & Confidentiality IP ownership and license terms governed by the MSA / SOW.
• Unless otherwise stated, deliverables are work-made-for-hire or assigned to Planet 13 upon full payment.
• Contractor will protect confidential information and follow any NDA requirements.
• Supervisory Responsibilities None   Powered by JazzHR