Graphic Designer / Production Artist

About Us

Shortie’s Candle Company is a family-owned and operated business with a deep passion for home fragrance. Since 2001, we have been dedicated to creating products that enhance everyday life through thoughtfully crafted scent experiences. As a close-knit team, we take pride in the quality of our work and the environment we’ve built, and we’re excited to continue growing with people who share that same enthusiasm.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Graphic Designer who can produce high-quality design work and manage projects from concept through execution.

This role is for someone who is both creative and highly organized—someone who can own timelines, maintain consistency across channels, and execute at a high level without constant direction.

If you’re used to fast-paced environments, can manage multiple deadlines, and care deeply about the details, this will be a strong fit.

If you’re someone who combines strong visual taste, marketing awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping details, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Design polished, on-brand creative for email, web, social, and digital adsOwn marketing projects end-to-end, from concept through final deliveryBuild and manage project timelines, ensuring deadlines are consistently metMaintain visual consistency across all marketing and sales channelsDevelop campaign themes and visual direction aligned with brand goalsCreate layouts for print materials (catalogs, packaging, inserts)Collaborate with internal teams to keep projects moving efficientlyApply AI tools and prompting to improve speed and creative outputContribute to light copywriting when neededRequirements (Read Carefully)

Portfolio required (applications without a portfolio will not be reviewed)Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and IllustratorDemonstrated ability to produce clean, modern, brand-consistent graphic designProven experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneouslyStrong understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchyAbility to self-manage, prioritize, and follow through without close supervisionHigh attention to detail (spacing, alignment, consistency all matter here)Comfortable working on-site in Reno, NVPreferred (But Not Required)

Experience with Adobe Premiere or video editingBackground in marketing, ecommerce, or product-based brandsBasic knowledge of HTML/CSSStrong copywriting skillsWhat We Value

People who take ownership of their workPeople who hit deadlines consistentlyPeople who care about doing things the right way, not the fastest wayPeople who can solve problems without needing constant directionWhy Join Us

We’re a women-owned company focused on creating fragrance and aromatherapy products that genuinely enhance people’s lives. Everyone here plays a role in building, packaging, and delivering what we create—and we take pride in both the work and the environment we’ve built.

This is a hands-on, collaborative team where your ideas matter and your work will be seen.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation based on experienceHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time offParental leaveEmployee discountSchedule

Monday to Friday8-hour shiftOn-site in Reno, NVHow to Apply (Important)

To be considered, you must:

1. Submit your portfolio and resume
2. Include a brief note explaining:

A project you managed from concept to completionYour exact role in that projectApplications missing these will not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveVision insuranceWork Location: In person