Surface Designer

Apres Nail•City of Industry, CA

36d

About The Position

We’re looking for a versatile graphic designer with strong visual taste, fast instincts, and a genuine passion for design. This role isn’t limited to one lane—you’ll tackle a wide range of creative needs, from artwork and illustrations to patterns, layouts, and brand visuals. You’re comfortable wearing multiple hats, moving quickly, and using AI as a powerful creative partner. You’re curious, trend-aware, and excited to help shape what’s next in beauty and nail culture. You understand that great design comes from both intuition and execution—and that speed matters just as much as aesthetics.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in graphic design
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Advanced experience using AI tools for image generation, ideation, and creative iteration
Familiarity with digital asset specs, file organization, and production-ready file preparation
Working knowledge of print production, printing methods, and print file setup
Strong understanding of color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy
Excellent visual taste with a strong fashion sense and awareness of fast-moving trends
Expert-level proficiency in both hand-drawn and digital illustration, with the ability to execute intricate, highly detailed, production-ready artwork
Experience working in project management platforms such as Asana
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize efficiently, and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating across creative, marketing, and R&D teams
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excited to join a fast-moving environment
Strong visual instincts and solid design fundamentals
Experience across graphic design, illustration, artwork, or pattern-based work
Working knowledge of digital specs, file setup, and print production processes
Familiarity with common printing methods (offset, digital, specialty finishes, etc.) and how design translates to physical products
Comfort working fast, iterating often, and juggling multiple types of design tasks
AI-savvy: experience using AI tools thoughtfully to enhance creativity and productivity
Strong sense of style with awareness of emerging trends
Passion for nails, beauty, and evolving brand aesthetics
Self-motivated and adaptable
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
A portfolio showcasing a range of design work

Nice To Haves

Background in fashion, beauty, textiles, or surface design
Experience refining AI-generated artwork into production-ready assets

Responsibilities

Create and design a wide range of visual assets, including illustrations, patterns, artwork, and brand graphics
Use AI-assisted and traditional design workflows to generate, refine, and iterate creative concepts quickly
Translate creative direction, product ideas, and brand needs into strong visual outputs with a clear point of view
Create detailed hand-drawn and digital illustrations, translating concepts into elevated, production-ready artwork
Develop intricate vector graphics from scratch, ensuring precision, scalability, and technical accuracy
Refine and clean up hand-drawn concepts, transforming them into polished digital assets aligned with brand standards
Prepare print-ready production files, including proper ink builds, specialty finishes, material considerations, dielines, and layer separations
Contribute to cohesive visual systems and collections across products, packaging, and marketing
Stay plugged into fast-moving trends in fashion, beauty, and nail culture—and act on them
Collaborate closely with creative, marketing, and R&D teams to bring ideas to life efficiently