Graphic Designer

Job Purpose We are seeking a highly organized, self‑driven Designer to support packaging, retail, and product‑focused design initiatives. This role requires strong production skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate brings experience coordinating external partners and contributing to evolving design systems, with opportunities to leverage AI‑assisted design and advanced production techniques. Overview Location: Full remote Schedule: Full time Responsibilities Independently manage multiple design projects while adapting to shifting priorities and tight deadlines. Design, update, and production‑ready packaging cartons and retail assets using Adobe Illustrator. Maintain and evolve design guides, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adoption of new requirements. Coordinate and direct outside retouchers, photography studios, and other creative contractors. Review and proofread design files with a strong command of written English and attention to detail. Ensure color consistency and visual quality across product silos, lifestyle imagery, and retail assets. Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, product, and operations teams. Experience & Qualifications Required Experience & Skills 4–8+ years of professional graphic design experience (consumer products, packaging, or retail preferred). Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Bridge. Extensive hands‑on experience with Adobe InDesign for multi‑page layouts and production files. Strong image retouching skills, including the ability to retouch assets personally and direct external retouchers. Experience or training in AI‑assisted design workflows (e.g., photo manipulation, AI‑supported instruction manual creation). Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in typography, layout, and proofreading. Preferred Qualifications Experience creating product instruction manuals or guides, with a focus on clear, visual communication using images or illustrations. Experience using AI tools to create or manipulate realistic photography for commercial use. Strong visual design sensibility with a refined eye for composition, color, and typography. Knowledge of packaging production, dielines, print processes, and vendor handoff. Ability to create high‑quality 2D and 3D renderings of products and packaging. Portfolio Requirements A portfolio is required and must be submitted with the application (website or PDF). Portfolio should demonstrate strong visual design, attention to detail, and typography skills. Examples of packaging, retail assets, or product‑focused design work are strongly preferred. Include samples showing production‑ready work (e.g., dielines, print layouts, multi‑page documents, or instruction manuals). Retouching or photography‑related examples are a plus, particularly those showing color consistency across assets. AI‑assisted or experimental work may be included, but must clearly demonstrate thoughtful, intentional design decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr