Description Graphic Designer Job Description Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite) Reports To: Senior Director of Marketing + Sales Strategy About Eco Lips Eco Lips is a purpose-driven manufacturer of organic lip care and …
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 4d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Develop visual communications for branding, packaging, and retail marketing across multiple channels including Amazon and social media. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create production-ready artwork and innovative product mockups.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience with 1-3 years of professional experience. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and experience preparing print-ready files are essential.
Full job description
Description
Graphic Designer Job Description
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite) Reports To: Senior Director of Marketing + Sales Strategy
About Eco Lips
Eco Lips is a purpose-driven manufacturer of organic lip care and natural personal care products committed to creating high-quality products that are good for people and the planet. Our family of brands includes Eco Lips, a leader in organic lip care, and Bug Soother, a natural insect repellent trusted by families across the country.
We are looking for a creative, collaborative Graphic Designer who is passionate about branding, packaging, retail marketing, and consumer products. This role will help shape how our brands appear across retail shelves, Amazon, social media, digital marketing, and product innovation.
Position Summary
The Graphic Designer will develop compelling visual communications that strengthen our brands across multiple channels. This individual will work closely with Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Leadership to bring new products and campaigns to life.
Success in this role requires strong design fundamentals, an understanding of consumer packaged goods, attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace modern creative tools and workflows.
Primary Responsibilities
Brand & Packaging
Design product packaging, cartons, labels, displays, and retail-ready artwork
Contribute to evolving brand standards across all product lines
Prepare production-ready artwork for printers and packaging suppliers
Support packaging revisions and regulatory updates
Retail Marketing
Create retailer-specific marketing materials
Design merchandising displays, point-of-sale materials, and trade show assets
Digital Marketing
Design Amazon A+ Content, website graphics, email marketing assets, paid social creative, and social media graphics
Product Innovation
Create package mockups, concept renderings, mood boards, and launch materials
Stay current on design trends within beauty, wellness, and CPG
Creative Process
Present multiple creative concepts for review
Incorporate feedback efficiently
Coordinate multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience
1-3 years of professional graphic design experience, internships, or a portfolio demonstrating equivalent capability
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and using Apple Mac computers in a professional design environment
Strong typography, layout, color, and branding skills
Experience preparing print-ready production files
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Responds positively to feedback and iterates quickly
Collaborates effectively across departments
Demonstrates curiosity and continuous learning
Preferred, but not Required
Experience in CPG, packaging, or retail marketing
Amazon or e-commerce creative experience
Photography, motion graphics, or video editing experience
Experience with printers and packaging manufacturers
Produces consumer-focused creative solutions
Balances creativity with business objectives
Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft Office
Canva
AI-assisted creative tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or similar) for concept development, research, and workflow efficiency while maintaining original creative judgment.
Eco Lips manufactures the highest quality certified organic and fair trade certified lip care products in (and for) the world. Handcrafted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, all lip balms, scrubs and tints are Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Petroleum Free and GMO Free. Eco Lips also offers vegan lip balms. In addition, the company offers private label and contracting manufacturing services with a wide variety of options. The company is a member of OTA, Green America and is a Certified B Corporation.
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING:
To learn more, visit https://ecolips.com/pages/contract-manufacturing
PRIVATE LABEL:
For distributors: (ASI, PPAI, SAGE): email us at [email protected] or visit ecolipspromo.com
As an internationally recognized brand, Eco Lips can offer unique insight into your lip care products. From the concept stage to scale-up and manufacturing, we nurture your product the same way we nurture our own. Our lip balm experts are eager to share valuable experience while helping you create an exceptional formula. We believe that when we make the best lip balm FOR the world, we are making the best lip balm IN the world.
For inquiries about contract manufacturing, email us at [email protected] or visit ecolipsmanufacturing.com.
BUG SOOTHER:
Simply Soothing, Inc., founded in 2003, manufactured natural personal care products and home goods in Columbus Junction, Iowa. The founder wanted to make a gentle bug repellent so her 5-month-old grandson could enjoy being outside. She developed a natural insect repellent, affectionally named Bug Soother® which smelled great, felt great on the skin, and was safe for her grandson. In March 2021, Simply Soothing, Inc was purchased by Eco Lips, Inc, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As the first certified organic lip balm on the market, the two businesses share similar values and a mission to produce high quality, good-for-you, natural products at affordable prices.
Learn more: www.bugsoother.com
Offices: 6000 Huntington Ct NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, US
Eco Lips manufactures the highest quality certified organic and fair trade certified lip care products in (and for) the world. Handcrafted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, all lip balms, scrubs and tints are Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Petroleum Free and GMO Free. Eco Lips also offers vegan lip balms. In addition, the company offers private label and contracting manufacturing services with a wide variety of options. The company is a member of OTA, Green America and is a Certified B Corporation.
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING:
To learn more, visit https://ecolips.com/pages/contract-manufacturing
PRIVATE LABEL:
For distributors: (ASI, PPAI, SAGE): email us at [email protected] or visit ecolipspromo.com
As an internationally recognized brand, Eco Lips can offer unique insight into your lip care products. From the concept stage to scale-up and manufacturing, we nurture your product the same way we nurture our own. Our lip balm experts are eager to share valuable experience while helping you create an exceptional formula. We believe that when we make the best lip balm FOR the world, we are making the best lip balm IN the world.
For inquiries about contract manufacturing, email us at [email protected] or visit ecolipsmanufacturing.com.
BUG SOOTHER:
Simply Soothing, Inc., founded in 2003, manufactured natural personal care products and home goods in Columbus Junction, Iowa. The founder wanted to make a gentle bug repellent so her 5-month-old grandson could enjoy being outside. She developed a natural insect repellent, affectionally named Bug Soother® which smelled great, felt great on the skin, and was safe for her grandson. In March 2021, Simply Soothing, Inc was purchased by Eco Lips, Inc, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As the first certified organic lip balm on the market, the two businesses share similar values and a mission to produce high quality, good-for-you, natural products at affordable prices.
Learn more: www.bugsoother.com
Offices: 6000 Huntington Ct NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, US