Graphic Designer

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a Graphic Designer with a background in the beauty sector to support a long-term contract opportunity in the Greater Boston area. This role is centered on in-store graphics and visual merchandising, with occasional hands-on production responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Create and refresh in-store graphics and visual merchandising materials.
• Develop packaging mechanicals and dielines that are prepared for vendor transfer.
• Build artwork in templated files for POS merchandising so it stays consistent across multiple display and graphic configurations.
• Track and manage projects through a project management system.
• Coordinate with vendors and share print specifications for packaging and merchandising deliverables.
• Apply a strong command of typography, color, and page composition while upholding brand standards.
• Check layouts, graphics, and fonts carefully before work is approved for release.
• Produce retailer merchandising projects in line with vendor requirements.
• Create and edit product packaging artwork files as needed.
• Handle typesetting, image resizing/manipulation, and art creation or modifications.
• Prepare and revise PowerPoint presentations for the Marketing team.
• Ready print, digital, merchandising, and packaging assets for final release.

Experience and Tool Requirements

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience and prior work in beauty-focused design. Strong proficiency is needed in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Keynote, and Wrike.

Additional Information

This is a long-term contract assignment based onsite in Greater Boston. The role may include some production-oriented work in addition to design responsibilities.