About the Role
Creative Cove Inc. is looking for a talented and meticulous Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team for a long-term remote contract. This role is specifically designed for a creative professional who possesses a deep understanding of the beauty industry and a proven track record of bringing brand aesthetics to life through high-impact visual merchandising and retail graphics.
As a key member of the creative department, your primary focus will be the end-to-end design and execution of in-store graphics that capture consumer attention and elevate the retail experience. We are seeking a candidate who balances high-level creative conceptualization with the technical precision required for packaging mechanicals and vendor-ready production files. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned designer to serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistency and excellence across multiple retail configurations and digital touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design, development, and updating of in-store graphics and visual merchandising displays to maintain a premium brand presence.
- Create and maintain complex packaging mechanicals and dielines, ensuring all files are technically sound and ready for vendor hand-off.
- Develop artwork within templated files for Point of Sale (POS) merchandising, ensuring visual consistency across diverse display configurations.
- Oversee and communicate directly with print vendors regarding technical specifications, material choices, and quality control for packaging and merchandising collateral.
- Act as a brand steward by applying a sophisticated sense of typography, color theory, and layout design to all projects while adhering strictly to brand standards.
- Perform comprehensive reviews of graphics, layouts, and font hierarchies before final project release to ensure error-free production.
- Build and modify product packaging artwork files, including intricate typesetting, image manipulation, resizing, and original art creation.
- Support the Marketing team by creating and modifying high-end PowerPoint and Keynote presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage multiple design workflows simultaneously within the Wrike project management system, ensuring all deadlines are met with precision.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience, with a mandatory background in the beauty or luxury retail sector.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro.
- Proven experience in visual merchandising design and a thorough understanding of retail display environments.
- Technical mastery of print production, including the creation of dielines, packaging mechanicals, and prepress file preparation.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a refined aesthetic in typography, layout, and image retouching.
- Experience using project management software (Wrike preferred) to track deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and technical requirements to vendors and stakeholders.
- High level of proficiency in presentation software, including Keynote and PowerPoint.
- Competitive contract compensation with a stable, long-term project duration.
- Fully remote work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work with a leading name in the beauty industry and build a high-profile portfolio.
- Collaborative team culture that values creative input and technical excellence.
- Direct impact on the visual identity and retail success of a growing brand.