Graphic Designer

Company Description

Pacagen (pacagen.com) is a house of brands focused on disrupting consumer industries through biotechnology-backed products built by our in-house research lab. Our first brand and products help with allergies to pets and dust that ~100K customers use in our second year on the market. Our second brand is launching in the summer of 2026.

We are a venture-funded startup and founded by experienced entrepreneurs who have built and sold nine-figure businesses before. We are backed by some of the best venture firms in the world (Maveron, Khosla Ventures, Mars). We are seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented, and multidisciplinary designer to join our team and help bring Pacagen’s visual identity across digital, social, and brand channels to the next level. You will have the opportunity to define and elevate the visual language of a fast-growing consumer biotechnology brand.

Role Description

We’re looking for someone who feels excited about being a key stakeholder in all of Pacagen’s creative assets across all platforms. You will set the creative bar for how Pacagen looks and feels across every interaction. The best candidate will have a strong design portfolio rooted in clarity, storytelling, and conversion-focused thinking. You will be mentored by our CEO and directly working with him, as well as the Chief of Staff, and our Lead Designer. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is excited at the prospect of having no boundaries when it comes to shaping the creative foundation of a rapidly scaling organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating visual assets for digital ads, social media, email campaigns, website product pages, etc. following Pacagen’s brand guidelines 
• Support the Lead Designer in producing packaging layouts, editing creatives, and crafting compelling marketing and advertising visuals 
• Staying up to date with design trends and tools, bringing fresh ideas and a proactive mindset to the broader team 
• Help maintain visual consistency across all brand touchpoints and parts of the customer journey

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in graphic design, communications design, marketing, or related 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Track record of high-quality work
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn 
• Doesn’t take “good enough” for an answer.
• Constantly trying to improve themselves 
• Motion graphics, 3D modeling experience is a plus

Why work with us?

We’re a fast-paced startup that is delivering life-changing products. We have products that you can believe in and a team that works hard to make sure that we can get those products into the hands of the people that need them most. Working at Pacagen will be an exciting growth opportunity for your career. You’ll get exposure to world-class partners, mentors, and innovative people from every field.

Why NOT work with us?

You’ll notice that the phrase “fast-paced” is in this job description multiple times. Building an amazing, profitable company in a few years is not easy and we aren’t here to pretend like it is (believe us, we’ve done this before). Startups are stressful and not made for everyone, but on the flip-side extremely rewarding. The best performers get a career boost more drastic than anything they could imagine, but not everyone is fit for the job.

Location (In-Person): New York, New York

Starting Date: January 2026

**Cover letters with application strongly preferred.**