Reports to: Design Director
Location: San Diego, CA (onsite/hybrid)

About Us

Grizzly is an independent creative agency. We guide brands onward™ to challenge convention and impact culture. We work at the convergence of branding and advertising — blending strategy, design, and storytelling to build deeper connections between brands and people.

We partner with brands pioneering new futures. The trailblazers. The visionaries. The courageous. The businesses of tomorrow who believe in a better world and are hell-bent on building it. Adventurous Brands™ create and lead categories, secure the world’s work, and change how we live. We put creativity to work for business because we believe the most innovative brands have the power to affect just about anything. They challenge convention, impact culture, and forge connections. We help them navigate an increasingly complex and challenging world. This is how we guide brands onward.

Position Summary

Grizzly is looking for a Designer to own and execute bold, people-centered design solutions across a variety of brand and campaign engagements. Designers at Grizzly lead the creative process from concept to completion, working across identity, packaging, digital, collateral, and campaign work. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop high-impact work that’s both visually refined and strategically sound.

The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, and collaborative. You have a strong design foundation and an eagerness to contribute to big ideas and detailed execution alike. You know how to balance creative exploration with production realities, and you're comfortable managing your own workflow across multiple assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Collaboration

• Contribute to the discovery and development of strategic design solutions

• Participate actively in creative problem-solving, both independently and in group settings

• Collaborate with designers, developers, and strategists to bring ideas to life

• Communicate concepts clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients

• Solicit and apply feedback to ensure alignment with strategic goals

• Help evolve design workflows and processes across the agency

• Conceptualize & Produce Design Solutions

• Manage your assigned design work from start to finish

• Deliver thoughtful, polished design solutions grounded in strategy and insight

• Translate briefs and client needs into functional, effective, and visually impactful design

• Contribute to new concept development and pitch materials

• Create brand-consistent work across a variety of media, including print, digital, interactive, and mixed media

• Leverage a strong understanding of user experience, flow, and information hierarchy throughout your design

• Balance multiple projects and deadlines while staying organized and detail-focused

Always Be Learning

• Stay informed on design trends, tools, and technologies

• Maintain fluency in key design software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, and Figma

• Take initiative to grow your skill set and contribute to agency-wide improvement efforts

• Support team members and agency initiatives with a collaborative spirit

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional visual design experience

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma

• Experience building brand systems (identity and/or web)

• Strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail

• Excellent layout, typography, and design fundamentals

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

• Experience working cross-functionally with diverse creative teams

• Ability to give and receive feedback constructively

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Work Requirements

• Must be located within a one-hour drive of San Diego, CA

• Flexibility with schedule to meet client commitments

• Domestic and international travel may be required

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Grizzly is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. Employment remains at-will and may be modified to align with business needs and legal requirements.