Graphic Designer

Twelve NYC • New York, NY

3d • $75 - $85

About The Position

We are seeking a Mid-Level Graphic Designer with a focus on merchandise design in the beauty, lifestyle, and accessories space. This role involves developing trend-driven, brand-aligned designs for global brands, creating product renderings, and preparing production-ready artwork. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, understands branding, and can translate creative concepts into commercially successful products.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in relevant design experience, ideally within beauty, lifestyle, or accessories.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, experience in Dimensions / Substance is a plus).
• Experience combining typography, graphics, and illustrations to create impactful product designs.
• Strong skills in illustration, pattern-making, and typography.
• Experience preparing print-ready files, dielines, templates, tech packs, and post-production artwork.
• Strong adaptability in working within other designers' files with non-destructive editing methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams while also taking ownership of independent projects.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly communicative in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, trend-driven designs for commercial cosmetics merchandise, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market expectations.
• Produce production-ready templates and artwork files, ensuring technical accuracy for manufacturing.
• Ensure consistency across product collections by deeply understanding and adhering to client branding guidelines.
• Conceptualize innovative designs with an understanding of client preferences, target consumers, and industry trends.
• Maintain highly organized file structures for efficiency and easy access to design assets.
• Execute Photoshop renderings, production file setup, tech packs, and document creation for seamless project execution.
• Collaborate across multiple teams, including Creative, Development, and Production, to bring concepts to life.
• Work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure high-quality artwork delivery.
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment and ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Execute internal marketing materials, presentations, and decks that support Twelve’s brand storytelling and sales efforts.
• Stay informed on the latest trends in art, design, typography, and product development, integrating fresh ideas into creative solutions.

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
• Mental Health Mondays: once a month our offices close globally (that's 12 additional days per year)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including your birthday, personal days, time-off around holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Summer Fridays
• Discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees