Junior Graphics Designer

As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will help create and manage the artwork and packaging for our products. Your ideas matter here: you'll brainstorm with our talented team of artists to develop fresh, eye-catching designs. On a daily basis, you will work to create seasonal style guides, set up packaging files, apply artwork to products, create attractive licensed products using style guides from licensors, coordinate mock-up samples, prepare artwork for production, organize and maintain an extensive database of artwork and photography and create collateral pieces such as brochures, posters and catalogs of product lines.

Qualifications:

Degree in Graphic Design with a minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic design, packaging and/or product design.Advanced/Expert knowledge of Illustrator and PhotoshopWorking knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPointProficiency using AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or Photoshop Generative Fill) to speed up workflows, generate concepts, and enhance design workExperience creating artwork for production and/or creating mockup samples/prototypes from scratch.Thorough experience working with Mac computersExperience in product photography and photo retouchingA collaborative team player who welcomes feedback and works effectively under time constraints to meet deadlinesSelf-motivated, works well independently and detail-oriented with impeccable organization skills

Key Responsibilities / Performance Requirements:

Design for a multitude of projects such as: private labels, products, packaging, print advertisements, manuals, booklets, etc.Create and develop designs that are visually appealing and meet criteria of target audience and communicate consistency in tone, graphics, content and readability across materialsCreate artwork for mock-ups/prototypes for proofing purposes and approvalsEnsure a creative, yet consistent, look and feel that adheres to company or client brand, visual identity and legal guidelinesMonitor, revise and make proper recommendations to ensure creative work meets highest level of artistic professionalism before being sent to potential customersAdhere to mechanical quality standards, proofing, and sign-off procedures to ensure error-free deliverablesMaintain extensive design elements library and ensure that staff is able to use in the most efficient mannerEffectively manage multiple projects / tasks and deliver completed designs on timeWork from conception to execution on creative and production design elementsBring strong design acumen and creative problem-solving skillsThrive in a deadline-driven environment with the ability to manage multiple, priority assignments simultaneously and consistently maintain on-time deliverablesMaintain responsibility for projects from creative hand-off through final deliveryCollaborate with other creative team members (designers, sales, marketing, project coordinators)Use AI tools to brainstorm concepts, create quick mock-ups, streamline repetitive production tasks, and improve efficiency, while ensuring all final work meets brand, licensing, and legal guidelines
Company DescriptionDesign International Group is a fast growing manufacturer and national distributor of consumer goods including party items, seasonal products, novelty toys, stationery, gift items, and garden decor and accessories. Our clients are some of the largest retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer a friendly and very team oriented work environment where everyone contributes whatever is needed to get the job done!