Creative Graphic Designer
About The Position
Apache Mills is seeking a creative, imaginative, and highly motivated Graphic Designer to join its in-house Design and Marketing team. The role develops original, trend-forward designs for products, packaging, marketing materials, presentations, and digital applications, translating creative briefs, trend guides, mood boards, and verbal direction into visually compelling, commercially relevant artwork. The designer researches emerging trends in home décor, fashion, color, patterns, and consumer preferences, and creates production-ready artwork that meets technical and printing requirements. The Graphic Designer collaborates with the VP of Design, Senior Designer, and Marketing team on creative initiatives, brainstorming, and design reviews. The position manages multiple projects from concept through final execution, maintains organized artwork files and design databases, meets deadlines, communicates project status, and contributes to improvements in creative workflows. Success requires creativity, trend awareness, attention to detail, accountability, adaptability, and a collaborative, team-first approach. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Friday, and may require overtime. A hybrid work environment is available after a successful 90-day introductory period.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field, or 3–5 years of equivalent professional design experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating original creativity, design versatility, and technical execution.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, composition, and visual aesthetics.
- Knowledge of print production, file preparation, and production-ready artwork.
- Ability to work within established design guidelines while contributing original concepts.
- Strong awareness of current and emerging design trends.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret creative direction accurately and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Willingness to accept feedback, collaborate, and continuously improve.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, proactive, and accountable, with a strong team-first attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing artwork for consumer products, home décor, retail, packaging, or related industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop original, innovative, trend-forward designs for products, packaging, marketing materials, presentations, and digital applications.
- Translate creative briefs, trend guides, mood boards, and verbal direction into visually compelling designs and finished artwork.
- Research and interpret emerging trends in home décor, fashion, color, patterns, and consumer preferences.
- Create accurate, production-ready artwork that meets technical specifications and printing requirements.
- Collaborate with the VP of Design, Senior Designer, and Marketing team to develop and execute creative initiatives.
- Participate in creative discussions, brainstorming sessions, and design reviews; present ideas and contribute recommendations.
- Incorporate constructive feedback and revisions while maintaining the intended creative direction.
- Ensure designs meet company standards, brand expectations, and project objectives.
- Manage multiple projects from initial concept through final execution while maintaining accuracy and creativity.
- Prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and proactively communicate project status.
- Maintain organized artwork files, design libraries, and internal design databases.
- Identify opportunities to improve creative processes, workflows, and design efficiency.
- Work independently while remaining a dependable and engaged team member.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional development opportunities
- In-house training and mentorship
- Hybrid work environment after a successful 90-day introductory period
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of creative projects and consumer products
- Supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and creative development
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Job Type
Full-time
