Graphic Designer / Merchandiser

ExtensisHR • New York, NY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

A privately held, full service global manufacturer headquartered in New York City with 5 divisions focusing on scent & shea butter infused slipper socks, textiles, and keychains, artificial botanicals, and indulgent unique Snacks. We are seeking a creative, outgoing, and highly organized Graphic Designer / Merchandiser to join our in-office team. This role requires a passion for trend research, a sharp eye for commercial design, and the technical skills to bring product collections to life from concept to production.

Requirements

• Degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or Apparel/Textile Design, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is strictly required.
• Outgoing personality with strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate design concepts to internal teams and overseas factories.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in designing soft goods, accessories, footwear (slippers), textiles (blankets), or impulse/gift categories is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design innovative product lines, prints, packaging, and novelty graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Gather inspirational images, build mood boards, and actively research emerging market trends to develop fresh seasonal collections.
• Create highly detailed, production-ready tech packs and precise artwork specifications to hand off to manufacturing teams.
• Directly communicate and collaborate with Chinese factories to review samples, ensure design accuracy, and monitor production timelines.
• Assist in curating cohesive product assortments that balance creative novelty with commercial viability for our major retail partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree