Graphic Designer – Marketing & Retail Packaging

Nassau Candy•Hicksville, NY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. We are currently seeking a talented, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer – Marketing & Retail Packaging to join our creative team on-site in Hicksville. This role will work closely with the Creative Director, Art Director, Marketing, Sales, and Buying teams to develop compelling retail packaging, catalogs, presentations, and marketing materials for both print and digital use. The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with a refined design aesthetic, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This is a hands-on role offering opportunities to contribute to special projects and independently driven creative initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art Direction, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of professional graphic design experience
Proven package design experience
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Highly detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Professional, positive “can-do” attitude
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
Proactive, adaptable, and receptive to feedback
Strong team player

Nice To Haves

Catalog publishing experience a plus
Corporate or consumer products experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in creating on-trend, occasion-driven retail packaging designs under the direction of the Art Director
Execute designs within established brand guidelines, templates, and systems
Translate marketing concepts into clean, engaging layouts with strong storytelling and visual impact
Design and update catalogs, sell sheets, and customer-facing marketing materials
Partner with the Sales team to develop PowerPoint presentations and pitch decks
Create and maintain visually appealing sell sheets across current product lines
Prepare print-ready production files with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Develop Photoshop renderings and mockups for packaging, signage, and trade show materials
Coordinate with cross-functional teams on project schedules, timelines, and sample requests
Support trade show initiatives through the creation of packaging samples, displays, and signage
Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to shift priorities quickly as needed
May perform other duties and participate in other projects as required by the department