Kitsch

Senior Graphic Designer

Kitsch

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead visual design for primary and secondary packaging across product lines.
  • Develop packaging systems that communicate product benefits, hierarchy, and brand story.
  • Create accurate mockups and presentations for internal, retail, and partner reviews.
  • Design with production realities in mind (materials, finishes, cost implications, dielines).
  • Execute licensed artwork integrations in compliance with partner style guides and approval processes.
  • Prepare and organize files according to licensor specifications.
  • Ensure licensed product maintains brand cohesion and premium presentation.
  • Create original illustrations, prints, and graphic assets for packaging and product.
  • Develop artwork that aligns with seasonal trends, color direction, and brand aesthetic.
  • Ensure artwork is technically built for repeat, scale, and production requirements.
  • Prepare final production files for vendors with a high level of precision.
  • Manage color accuracy, spot colors, dielines, bleed, trapping, and finish callouts.
  • Partner with vendors and production teams to ensure design integrity through manufacturing.
  • Recommend finishes and print techniques that elevate the product within budget.
  • Partner closely with Product Development, Marketing, Licensing, and Sales teams.
  • Present design rationale clearly, balancing creative vision with business and production needs.
  • Proactively identify risks, constraints, and solutions early in the process.
  • Mentor junior designers in packaging, print, and illustration best practices.
  • Contribute to creative direction for launches, collections, and seasonal stories.
  • Help improve design systems, templates, and workflows.

Requirements

  • 5–8+ years of graphic design experience, with significant focus on packaging design
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging, print, and licensed product work
  • Background in illustration, surface design, or textile-inspired graphics
  • Advanced knowledge of print production processes and file preparation
  • Experience working with licensed brands/IP and approval workflows
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Familiarity with using AI tools responsibly
  • Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and production limitations
  • Excellent visual hierarchy, typography, and color sensibility
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
Benefits
  • A dynamic team
  • An open mind for new ideas
  • Growth… growth and some more growth!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
graphic designpackaging designillustrationprint productionfile preparationvisual hierarchytypographycolor sensibilitylicensed artwork integrationdesign systems
Soft Skills
communicationpresentationproject managementmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationcreative directionrisk identificationorganizational skillsattention to detail