Creative Production Designer, Retail & Product
About The Position
The Creative Production Designer is a hands-on creative owner responsible for FASHIONPHILE’s print, retail, and in-house product work. The role designs and produces retail store signage, wholesale print materials, and the company’s private-label product line, while sourcing suppliers to bring the work to life. The successful candidate combines a strong design eye with deep production knowledge and helps make creative work more original, polished, and consistent with the brand. Occasional digital support is included, but the primary focus is print, retail, and product. The designer owns print projects from concept through final production, develops private products from design through sourcing, production, and launch, and manages related suppliers, samples, pricing, and quality. The role also supports wholesale partners, adapts work for online channels as needed, and travels to retail stores approximately once a month for activations and to review signage, in-store presentation, and product against brand standards.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of print and production design experience.
- Degree or certificate in Graphic Design.
- Hands-on experience developing physical products or managing supplier sourcing.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
- Strong file preparation and print-ready production skills.
- Working knowledge of print processes, materials, finishes, and packaging.
- Proven experience sourcing and managing vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers.
- Strong design instincts and ability to take a product or print piece from concept to finished, shipped result.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized, able to juggle multiple projects and work independently with minimal direction.
- Willingness and ability to travel to retail stores about once a month.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in luxury, fashion, retail, or e-commerce.
- Experience designing private-label products or branded merchandise.
- Familiarity with retail signage and in-store environments.
- A sense of urgency and strong skills balancing competing priorities.
- Passion for executing superior creative work on time, on budget, and to consistently high standards.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute print projects from concept through final production, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
- Design and produce retail store signage, coordinate with vendors, and ensure accurate, on-time installation across locations.
- Own private products end to end, including design, development, sourcing, production, and launch.
- Develop the in-house product line and manage supplier relationships, samples, pricing, and quality.
- Own wholesale print projects and partner with stakeholders to deliver materials for wholesale partners.
- Drive creative work by bringing fresh ideas, challenging the status quo, and raising the creative bar for the brand.
- Support digital creative needs as they arise, adapting print and product work for online channels.
- Travel to retail stores approximately once a month for in-person activations involving printed and physical marketing materials and brand and vinyl installs, and review signage, in-store presentation, and product to ensure brand standards are met.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- FSA options for medical, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
- Paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with a generous match program.
- Free life insurance and AD&D.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Employee discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
