Graphic Designer, Retail

About Us:

Twelve designs and builds the world’s most inspiring merchandise and packaging for the world’s most coveted brands. Applying our uniquely tested end-to-end methodology, we seamlessly integrate our expert teams and global supply chain to turn wild dreams into high-return realities. Our difference lies in our approach to partnership and our commitment to social responsibility - proudly B-Corp working exclusively with vetted and approved partners.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Mid-Level Graphic Designer with a focus on commercial retail product design in the beauty, lifestyle, and accessories space. This role involves developing trend-driven, brand-aligned designs for global brands, creating product renderings, and preparing production-ready artwork. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, understands branding, and can translate creative concepts into commercially successful products.

Responsibilities:

• Create compelling, trend-driven graphic designs for commercial retail products, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market expectations.
• Develop production-ready templates and artwork files, ensuring technical accuracy for manufacturing.
• Ensure consistency across product collections by deeply understanding and adhering to client branding guidelines.
• Conceptualize innovative designs with an understanding of client preferences, target consumers, and industry trends.
• Maintain highly organized file structures for efficiency and easy access to design assets.
• Execute Photoshop renderings, production file setup, tech packs, and document creation for seamless project execution.
• Collaborate across multiple teams, including Creative, Development, and Production, to bring concepts to life.
• Work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure high-quality artwork delivery.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule while overseeing junior designers when necessary.
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Execute internal marketing materials, presentations, and decks that support Twelve’s brand storytelling and sales efforts.
• Stay informed on the latest trends in art, design, typography, and product development, integrating fresh ideas into creative solutions.
• Exercise sound judgment and project management skills, setting internal deadlines based on feasibility, client expectations, and overall team goals.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in graphic design, ideally within beauty, lifestyle, or accessories.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience combining typography, graphics, and illustrations to create impactful product designs.
• Strong skills in illustrations, pattern-making, and typography.
• Experience preparing print-ready files, dielines, templates, tech packs, and post-production artwork.
• Strong adaptability in working within other designers' files with non-destructive editing methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams while also taking ownership of independent projects.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly communicative in a team environment.

What you can expect:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
• Mental Health Mondays: once a month our offices close globally (that's 12 additional days per year)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including your birthday, personal days, time-off around holidays.
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Summer Fridays
• Discretionary bonuses

Salary: $75k -$85k depending on experience