Graphic Designer

Company Overview:

Trends International, LLC is a leading publisher and distributor of licensed products, including posters, calendars, social stationery, stickers, and related items. Serving major retailers through facilities in key locations, Trends is dedicated to delivering high-quality creative products that inspire and engage audiences worldwide.

Job Summary:

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating and executing high-quality visual assets for licensed consumer products, including posters, calendars, stickers, stationery, and other product categories. This position is heavily focused on production design, requiring strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently manage a high volume of projects while maintaining creative and brand standards.

The Designer works collaboratively with the Creative, Product Development, and other cross-functional teams to ensure artwork meets licensor guidelines, production specifications, quality standards, and project deadlines.

General Responsibilities:

• Create, adapt, and execute visual assets for licensed consumer products, including posters, calendars, stickers, stationery, and other product categories for domestic and international markets.
• Prepare and finalize accurate, print-ready artwork in accordance with established production specifications, including sizing, resolution, bleeds, color modes, and file requirements.
• Execute high-volume production design projects while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and quality across multiple product lines.
• Interpret and apply licensor style guides, brand standards, and creative direction to ensure compliance across all product artwork.
• Adapt existing creative assets into various product formats, layouts, and specifications while maintaining design integrity.
• Support new product development initiatives by executing artwork, layouts, and production files under the direction of Creative leadership.
• Create visual assets for internal collateral, sales presentations, trade shows, and digital or e-commerce applications as needed.
• Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and other cross-functional partners to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
• Review digital proofs, physical samples, and production artwork to identify and correct design, formatting, and technical issues.
• Troubleshoot artwork and production challenges, proactively identifying potential issues and communicating solutions.
• Maintain organized working files, templates, and final deliverables in accordance with established file management and naming conventions.
• Track project progress and time spent on assignments within the designated project management system.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, including CMYK color, resolution, bleeds, trim, and print-ready file preparation.
• Ability to efficiently execute production artwork using established templates, specifications, and creative direction.
• Strong typography, layout, composition, and general design fundamentals.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in artwork accuracy, file specifications, and brand consistency.
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed creative briefs, production requirements, and licensor guidelines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and competing deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical design and production challenges independently when appropriate.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with immediate team members and cross-functional partners.
• Flexibility to transition between multiple product categories, design styles, and licensed properties.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Interest in retail, pop culture, entertainment, music, and consumer products.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.

Education/Experience:

• Must have an Associate or bachelor’s degree in a Graphic Design or related field.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in graphic design or similar artistic capacity.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Must be comfortable reviewing digital and/or physical pre-production prints/samples.
• Experience with consumer goods or licensed products is a plus.
• Strong technical proficiency working with Mac technology.
• Adobe Workfront knowledge is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Use hands in a repetitive motion.
• Reliable vision and ability to distinguish between many color hues.

Trends International, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). Per the ADA, Trends International, LLC will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental disabilities of a qualified and disabled applicant or employee. Trends International, LLC may decline to accommodate the request should it cause an undue hardship on the operations of the company. It is the responsibility of the employee or applicant to request accommodation. The individual should identify what accommodation they believe is needed to successfully perform the functions of the job above. Employees may be asked to provide medical evidence to support the need for the requested accommodation. Please contact the People & Culture department with any questions or requests for accommodation.