Graphic Designer

We're a US-based publishing and consumer products company. Our books span a few related entities and a handful of sales channels, and we're looking for someone to keep it all organized and current. You'd be working closely with a small team, with real ownership of the day-to-day finances.

Tasks

• Create original merchandise designs using provided characters, artwork, logos, and brand assets.

• Develop product concepts, graphics, illustrations, patterns, layouts, and design variations.

• Create realistic product mockups to present merchandise concepts before production.

• Design artwork for apparel, accessories, collectibles, packaging, promotional items, and other merchandise.

• Prepare production ready artwork and technical specifications for manufacturers and printers.

• Develop packaging concepts, labels, inserts, and supporting product graphics.

• Adapt existing artwork and intellectual property into different merchandise formats while maintaining brand consistency.

• Produce multiple creative directions and design variations based on project briefs.

• Revise designs based on feedback and prepare final approved files for production.

• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and printers when needed to ensure designs meet production requirements.

• Use Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and approved AI tools to support concept development and production.

• Maintain organized source files, editable artwork, mockups, and final production files.

Requirements

• Strong graphic design portfolio, preferably including merchandise or product design.

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, branding, and print design.

• Experience creating product mockups and production ready artwork.

• Ability to work with existing characters, artwork, and brand guidelines.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate creative briefs into finished designs.

• Comfortable using AI design tools as part of the creative workflow.

• Able to work independently and manage multiple design projects remotely.

Preferred Experience

Experience designing for apparel, comics, collectibles, trading cards, toys, entertainment brands, licensed merchandise, or pop culture products is highly preferred.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive rate
• Flexible schedule and a long-term working relationship
• Room to grow as the business grows

What We Are Looking For

A designer who can take an existing character or creative property and think beyond simply placing artwork on a product. The goal is to create merchandise that feels intentional, commercially appealing, and something customers would genuinely want to buy.