Graphic Designer

HIRO | Graphic DesignerFull-time. Local or remote. Salary $70-75K/ year (depending on level of experience). Min 2-3 years experience in DTC brands. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYHIRO is a revolutionary nature-based start-up harnessing ancient technology - mighty mycelia - to help solve the global plastic crisis. Our first product is a baby diaper that returns to the earth with the help of our mighty mycelium. (We chose diapers to launch with because they’re the #1 household plastic waste item takes 400+ years to decompose in a landfill - and each baby uses ~6,000 diapers in their lifetime. Wild, right?)We are looking for an inspired, art-forward, non-jaded graphic designer slash multi-media designer slash artist who is eager to work at a mission-driven startup. This role is perfect for an up-and-coming designer with 2+ years of experience looking to build an iconic brand from the ground up.You'll work closely with our Chief Creative Officer (Miki Agrawal) and our Head of Growth & Partnerships to help translate our brand’s creative vision into artful assets across digital, print, packaging, and campaign collateral. Your work will turn nature (and baby diapers!) into compelling, emotionally resonant creative that connects with modern consumers.You thrive in a creative, ever-evolving workplace filled with environmentalists and science nerds. You’re fluent in digital and visual storytelling, comfortable with photography and video concepts, and excited to help build a category-defining brand.RESPONSIBILITIESSupport and translate the CCO’s creative direction into compelling assets across brand, web, and marketingDesign graphics for the website, email, paid ads, packaging, social media, and creative campaignsHelp develop a visual identity that feels bold, fun, and deeply aligned with our sustainability missionCollaborate across departments (growth, ops, product) to ensure assets are aligned with both brand and marketing goalsHelp organize and art direct shoots (product, lifestyle) to bring the brand to lifeContinuously evolve our brand toolkit, proposing fresh ideas and visualsStay current with design trends and creative toolsSupport the rollout of new sub-brands and special projects (like the Institute for Generative Innovation)Bring a sense of joy and creativity to everything you touch -  from baby poop memes to fungi-inspired artREQUIREMENTS2+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally with a lifestyle or DTC consumer brand or agencyStrong visual portfolio showcasing branding, marketing, and digital design workProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma (or similar) and Editing videos a bonusA high creative bar with strong marketing sensibilitiesOrganized, process-oriented, and self-motivatedClear communicator and proactive collaboratorKind, open, and culture-positive i.e. someone who lifts the team upComfort with irreverent, nature-inspired, and baby poop-adjacent brandingBENEFITSMedical and Dental insurancePaid time off: 2 weeks vacation + 11 Federal HolidaysHIRO’S VALUESMission: Hiro Technologies helps solve the global plastic crisis with nature-based technologies and disruptive consumer products.Vision: Hiro Technologies will become the global supplier of safe and sustainable plastic-eating fungi.Our “Spore” Commitment:We care like no one is watching. We’re earth stewards who give a shit about each other and the planet.We come in hot like a dog with a bone. We get shit done. Venga, vámonos!We’re open to new possibilities because we’re just playing. Let’s throw shit at the wall!We’re fun as shit because life is short. Enjoy every day!Please include a cover letter and portfolio with your application.