Consumer Products Graphic Designer

Laika • Hillsboro, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Consumer Products Graphic Designer works within the creative marketing team to develop design assets t hat support LAIKA ’s licensing and consumer products . This role is responsible for creating composed graphics, vector illustrations, and production-ready assets to support studio product development, style guide and trend pack updates, consumer product initiatives, and licensed goods. Under the supe r vision of the Creative Design Lead, t h e Consumer Products Graphic Designer works to ensure all creative output aligns with LAIKA’s aesthetic and adheres to studio and film-specific brand guidelines.

Requirements

• 3-4 years ’ graphic design experience with understanding of concept development through production.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong illustration skills including high-quality vector artwork (e . g ., character art, line art, icons, composed graphics , etc. ).
• Experience with merchandise, packaging, consumer products, and/ or licensing design.
• Strong print-production and specialty printing techniques that incorporate tactility and dimensional finishes, with awareness of current design trends.
• Solid digital design fundamentals ( e.g., typography, composition, layout, vector workflows , etc. ).
• Knowledge of various media formats, color profiles, and production workflows for both digital and print; proficiency with CMYK and RGB color spaces.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communicat ion including the ability to incorporate feedback and take direction .

Responsibilities

• Work with the Creative Design Lead to support consumer products and licensing initiatives by developing custom graphics and digital artwork for LAIKA online shop and licensing programs.
• Create both vector and raster-based art assets for studio style guides that adhere to established studio and film - specific aesthetics.
• Create mockups and product visualizations for internal reviews, approvals, and vendor communications.
• Adapt art work and graphics into various specifications for both digital and print applications.
• Support the Creative Design Lead by compiling visual notes and feedback for licensee and consumer product partners.
• Prepare final, press-ready files according to required specifications for various print and digital deliveries.
• Support the creative marketing team in developing marketing creative for social media, events, emerging media, business development, and broader studio needs.
• Maintain and update digital asset libraries, folders, and project files within designated marketing network folders.
• Collaborate with the Media Services department on delivering final and layered graphic file types for archival purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed