Graphic Designer

Central NJ storage and organization company looking for a graphic designer to create engaging and on-brand graphics for products, packaging, presentations, marketing and e-commerce. The graphic designer job description includes the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos. You’ll be the one to shape the visual aspects of product packaging, and more. Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design. If you can communicate well and work methodically as part of a team, we’d like to meet you. The goal is to inspire and attract the target audience. Responsibilities • Design packaging and product graphics using correct dielines, margins, UPC placement, benefit callouts, legal copy, and retailer requirements • Build multi-page product catalogs and line sheets for sales and e-commerce using consistent grids, SKU details, feature icons, lifestyle imagery • Use Canva and data/CSV-driven workflows to batch-generate and update catalog pages without rebuilding from scratch • Create and refine lifestyle/product imagery using AI generation tools, then retouch and clean in Photoshop to match brand standards • Follow brand guidelines for typography, color, tone, and hierarchy across different brands and product lines • Use appropriate color, layout, and messaging for each item/brand/category so it reads clearly to the customer in 2 seconds • Work with the team to take projects from concept to final production art • Revise designs after feedback and version updates (new UPCs, new finishes, translation changes, etc.) • Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing, accurate to the product, and on-brand for each retailer/channel • Study design briefs and determine requirements • Conceptualize visuals based on requirements • Prepare rough drafts and present ideas • Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand • Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic • Work with creative director to produce final design • Amend designs after feedback • Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand Skills • Proven graphic design experience (internship, freelance, in-house, or agency) • Strong portfolio that shows packaging, product graphics, catalog/line sheet layouts, e-commerce assets, branding systems, or illustration • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); Canva experience is a plus. AI programs for design • Ability to work within dielines and prep clean, production-ready print files (bleed, safe area, linked images, outlined fonts, etc.) • Ability to follow established brand guidelines and also extend them across new items within the same line • Comfort working with data-driven layouts (for example: using CSVs to populate product info/imagery across multiple catalog pages) • Familiarity with AI image generation tools and the ability to edit/retouch AI output for realistic, brand-appropriate use • A keen eye for typography, hierarchy, color, and photography — especially on packaging fronts and e-commerce hero images • Strong attention to detail and accuracy (correct specs, correct colorway, correct product features shown) • Clear communicator who can take feedback, work methodically, and hit deadlines • Degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Fine Arts, or related field is a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off Experience: • Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred) • Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred) • Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person