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Who WE are:

Gel Blaster, Inc. is an Austin-based consumer experience company, revolutionizing the way the world thinks about toys, play and getting out there! We value out-of-the-box thinkers, problem solvers, and good vibes. We build our team intentionally with culture, diversity, and integrity at the forefront of every decision.

Our Vision: To foster a global movement that heals the world through play.

Our Mission: Our mission is to get kids outside playing.

Our Purpose: We exist to nurture the playful spirit of children and awaken the inner child within us all.

Who YOU are:

Role

We are seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to join our fun, playful and fast-growing team. This position will report to our Chief Marketing Officer.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Develop and execute visual concepts for marketing campaigns that align with the brand's identity and target audience.
• Create visually appealing product packaging, including labels, boxes, and bags, that stand out on shelves and attract customers.
• Design and produce marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and catalogs that showcase the brand's products and services.
• Produce high-quality digital and print ads that effectively communicate the brand's message and generate sales.
• Design and maintain the brand's website, ensuring it is user-friendly, visually appealing, and up-to-date.
• Develop and produce social media content that resonates with the target audience and promotes brand awareness and engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and produce in-store displays and signage that promote the brand's products and services.
• Create and maintain style guides that ensure consistency across all brand communications and materials.
• Produce visual assets for email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, promotions, and announcements.
• Design and produce packaging materials for direct-to-consumer shipments, ensuring they are secure, on-brand, and visually appealing.
• Collaborate with product teams to design product labels and packaging that comply with regulatory requirements and effectively communicate product information.
• Manage and maintain the brand's digital asset library, ensuring all assets are up-to-date, organized, and accessible.
• Attend trade shows and events to create marketing materials and visuals that support the brand's presence and generate leads.
• Continuously research and stay up-to-date on the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Collaborate with marketing managers to develop and execute seasonal and promotional campaigns.
• Review and approve proofs from vendors to ensure accuracy and quality of production materials.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including printers, photographers, and illustrators.
• Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions to generate new marketing concepts and ideas.
• Conduct usability testing on website and digital marketing materials to ensure a positive user experience.
• Continuously seek feedback from customers, colleagues, and stakeholders to improve the effectiveness and impact of marketing materials and communications.

What You Are Great At:

You have a strong work ethic and are able to work quickly and efficiently with close attention to detail, and demonstrate an ability to create original, compelling designs across a variety of media

What Makes You The Ideal Fit:

We need someone who is fast-paced, detail oriented and is able to stay on-brand, while pushing their creative potential.

Gel Blaster, Inc. proudly offers highly competitive compensation and benefit programming as a way of thanking you for all you do, bringing to bare your experience, talent, skill, expertise, knowledge, proven capabilities, and potential. Our programming includes:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance (eligible upon 60-day employment)
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Unlimited PTO
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Ping Pong lessons on site and game room
• Flexible Scheduling and Hybrid Work Week
• Stocked Kitchen
• Rolling Wellness Perks, i.e. 90 Day Yoga Membership, Office-Based Masseuse, Team Wakeboarding Sessions and On-Site Group Workouts
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Environment with Lake Views and Lawn Access
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Join one of the fastest growing brands to hit the toy industry and play a key role in the continued success of our team at Gel Blaster!