Creative Retail Graphic Designer – Industrial Color Extended

Industrial Color

Creative Retail Graphic Designer at Industrial Color, leading visual merchandising and branding strategies for a luxury beauty client. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite in New York's Midtown Manhattan.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the conceptualization and design of all in-store visual merchandising displays, including window displays, point-of-purchase materials, and promotional signage, ensuring alignment with brand vision and marketing objectives.
Develop and oversee the production of graphic elements for various retail formats, ensuring consistency and high-quality output across all stores.
Collaborate with the marketing, product, and retail teams to design and execute seasonal campaigns and new product launches that captivate customers and enhance the shopping experience.
Lead brainstorming and concept development sessions to introduce innovative design ideas and visual merchandising strategies that set the brand apart.
Partner with Retail Design and Visual Merchandising teams to ensure seamless execution of visual merchandising strategies in line with store layouts and product placement needs.
Stay ahead of design trends, and introduce new and fresh approaches to visual merchandising.
Ensure projects are completed within timelines and budget constraints, maintaining strong organizational and project management skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Merchandising, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in visual merchandising, graphic design, or a similar role in a retail environment.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in retail design, visual merchandising, and branding.
In-depth understanding of typography, color theory, and layout, with a strong focus on creating customer-centric designs.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Knowledge of print production processes and the ability to work closely with vendors for high-quality output.
Exceptional attention to detail and a deep understanding of branding, customer behavior, and retail design trends.
Experience with 3D design software such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar tools for store planning and display design.
Experience working with beauty, luxury or fashion brands.
Knowledge of e-commerce design trends and how they intersect with retail environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

major medical, dental and vision insurance
FSA
HSA
commuter benefits
employee discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

visual merchandisinggraphic designAdobe Creative Suitetypographycolor theorylayoutprint production processes3D design softwareSketchUpAutoCAD

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproject managementattention to detailcollaborationcreativitycustomer-centric designability to manage multiple projectsstrong communication skillsbrainstorminginnovative thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising