Graphic Designer for Print Media

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of pets? Join us at Petco, where we strive to be the ultimate destination for pets and pet enthusiasts. If you're looking for a fulfilling career that encourages you to express your authentic self and prioritize your wellbeing, Petco is the perfect fit for you.

Our core values guide our mission to enhance lives by prioritizing the needs of pets and their owners.
• Pet First - Protect & Empower. Every pet deserves to Live their Best Life. We place pets and pet owners at the heart of our business.
• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets unites us! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood with engaging experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. Together as One Petco team, we leverage our unique strengths and embrace authenticity to drive success.

About Petco:
For over 60 years, we have been the go-to place for pets to find everything they need to thrive, from favorite foods and toys to expert guidance from fellow pet lovers. We recognize and cherish the joys of pet ownership - the playful moments, the challenges, and everything in between. With a team of 29,000+, we nurture the bond between pets and their humans across 1,500 Petco stores in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, as well as over 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. Our initiative, Petco Love, has successfully supported numerous local animal welfare organizations, helping to find homes for approximately 7 million animals.

The Print Graphic Designer will enhance the visual identity of our Owned Brands portfolio. This role is essential in crafting innovative, trend-forward prints, patterns, graphics, and surface designs for marketing.

The position will play a key role in our commitment to transforming our offerings towards more innovative, exclusive, and design-led products, ensuring our private-label items not only resonate with consumers but also exceed market expectations through superior aesthetics and quick, efficient creative execution.
Key Responsibilities
• Graphic & Print Design Creation
• Craft original prints, patterns, icons, illustrations, and graphic assets across various categories (hardlines, softlines, seasonal, and promotional).
• Convert trends, cultural insights, and brand directions into captivating artworks that resonate with our brand identity.
• Adapt graphics for diverse brand aesthetics and target demographics within the Owned Brands portfolio.
• Trend & Inspiration Development
• Analyze market trends, color palettes, cultural influences, and design activities from competitors.
• Create inspiration boards, seasonal print narratives, and category-specific graphic directions to steer product development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with Product Designers to realize graphic concepts across various product forms, materials, and packaging.
• Engage with Product Innovation teams to ensure prompt delivery of artwork, tech packs, specifications, and updates.
• Align graphic assets with merchandising objectives, product positioning, and overall brand strategy.
• Technical Excellence & Production Readiness
• Prepare final artwork files, seamless patterns, color separations, and specifications for suppliers.
• Ensure graphics comply with manufacturing standards (print methods, fabrications, substrates, scale, color accuracy).
• Review samples (both digital and physical) for quality assurance, fidelity, and brand integrity.
• Speed, Agility & Operational Discipline
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment while managing shifting priorities.
• Deliver artwork packages, revisions, and approvals promptly without compromising on creativity or accuracy.
• Identify and implement workflow enhancements to expedite the design-to-sample process.

Experience & Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in graphic or print design
• Strong grasp of fashion and textile design history, alongside current applications of iconic prints.
• 3-6 years of print/graphic design experience, preferably within retail, consumer products, apparel, hardlines, or lifestyle brands; experience with pet products is a plus.
• Ability to blend creative, trend-focused ideas with commercial retail objectives.
• Portfolio showcasing original prints, patterns, illustrations, and consistent brand artwork.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and familiarity with color theory and print production.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for softlines and/or hardlines (screen print, sublimation, woven labels, embossing, UV print, etc.).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing several fast-moving projects.
• Strong awareness of trends, culture, and consumer behavior, with the ability to adjust styles across various brands.
• Capability to create cohesive product assortments, color palettes, pattern collections, and line structures.
Core Competencies
• Creator of exclusive, on-trend artwork that distinguishes our Owned Brands.
• Efficient executor who meets deadlines, maintains quality, and adapts swiftly.
• Design-focused innovator who inspires the team with fresh ideas and high standards.
• Collaborative team member who communicates effectively and fosters cross-functional synergy.
• Detail-oriented technician prioritizing production-ready excellence.

The pay range for this role is $66,000.00 - $99,000.00 per year. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as experience, location, and current labor regulations. For more information on Petco's employee benefits, please view our Total Rewards overview.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected classification.