Thames and Kosmos is hiring : Graphic Designer in Providence

Salary :$60,000-70,000 based on experience Graphic Designer Thames & Kosmos is looking for a talented, inspired, full-time graphic designer to join our in-house design team. Primary Responsibilities Design and layout of retail packaging for our products, including structure, and graphics Researching packaging trends and determining marketing requirements to inform the design process Create beautiful and exciting sets of marketing images to promote our products on all our sales channels Collaborate with our sales and marketing teams to create engaging and exciting social media content to drive sales and raise brand awareness Photography and creation of beautiful product images for packaging and other applications Design of marketing materials such as print ads, sell sheets, presentation decks, promotional items, and catalogs Design of signage, displays, and other merchandising materials for retail stores and tradeshows Create product renderings from engineering CAD drawings (3D texturing, lighting, and scene composition) for packaging and other applications Secondary Responsibilities Illustration for product packaging, manuals, and marketing materials Creating physical prototypes and packaging mockups Updates to the company website, both updating / editing copy and creation / management of images Contributing to product design and branding efforts Assistance with the creation of product videos Design Skills and Experience Requirements : Bachelor's degree or higher 5 or more years of graphic design experience in toys or other children's consumer products / media Exceptional Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, and Acrobat skills Strong digital photography, lighting, and image retouching skills The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following special skills and experience : Strong visual design skills, including understanding composition, organization of information, hierarchy, use of type, and color theory Refined sense of design, a keen eye, and attention to detail Ability to critique your own work and others work, and absorb and apply feedback Ability to do competitive research and analysis of other products, packages, and designs in the market to inform design work Ability to identify the key features of a product and create a series of images to tell the products story. Ability to creatively use available graphic assets to create new and more useful imagery. Ability to understand, work with, and adhere to style guides, as well as develop new style guides. Experience managing many projects, tasks, and deliverables simultaneously, determining and balancing priorities Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially when it comes to design discussions Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills Self-starter who can work independently but knows when to collaborate and bring others on the team into the decision-making process Fast learner; can learn, retain, and apply information quickly and efficiently Ability to remain calm, positive, and effective in high-energy, high-expectation situations of urgency Experience with Mac OS, Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Monday.com A strong passion for storytelling, brand-building, and marketing A genuine interest in Thames & Kosmos products and mission Compensation This full-time, in-house position is located in Providence, RI.