Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Graphic Designer role involves creating packaging, labels, and container artwork for a manufacturing company in the home goods sector, contributing to retail design and consumer product aesthetics.
Responsibilities and impact
The designer will create packaging, labels, containers, and in-store displays, develop occasional digital assets, stay updated on design and retail trends, collaborate with product development, sales, and marketing teams, and ensure brand-aligned, retail-ready, and production-ready designs.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary of $60K-$70K depending on experience, an annual bonus opportunity up to 10% of the base salary, and a full suite of benefits with an office location in Charleston, SC working Monday to Friday 8-5.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 3+ years of graphic design experience, a strong portfolio in packaging and print design for consumer products, expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, understanding of retail trends and consumer behavior, and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
Company information
The company is a dynamic manufacturer in the home goods category creating trend-forward products for major national retailers.
Team overview
The candidate will work with a small team of in-house designers.
Job location and travel
The job is located in an office in Charleston, SC with standard business hours Monday to Friday 8-5.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its focus on retail packaging design within the home goods sector and collaboration across product development, sales, and marketing teams.
Company overview
Advastar, Inc. is a recruiting and staffing company that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with businesses in need of talent. They generate revenue by providing staffing solutions across various industries, including energy, engineering, and construction, offering both temporary and permanent placement services. Founded with a focus on delivering personalized recruitment strategies, Advastar has developed a reputation for its commitment to understanding client needs and matching them with the right candidates. Their approach emphasizes building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure successful placements and career growth.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in packaging, label, and container artwork design, highlighting your hands-on role in retail product design to align with Advastar's focus on home goods.
Showcase proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and include examples of your ability to create retail-ready and production-ready designs.
Mention your knowledge of current retail trends and consumer behavior in the home goods and lifestyle categories, as this reflects the company's market focus and design priorities.
Apply through multiple channels such as Advastar's corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and other recruiting platforms to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current designers or team members in Advastar's creative or product development divisions; start conversations by complimenting recent packaging work they've done or by asking about the design process for specific product lines.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'packaging design,' 'Adobe Creative Suite,' 'retail trends,' and 'consumer products' to ensure it passes initial screening.
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