Bonide Products LLC is hiring: Graphic Designer, Bonide in Village of Oriskany

Join to apply for the Graphic Designer, Bonide role at Bonide Products LLC

Location: Oriskany, NY

Reports To: V.P. of Marketing and Product Strategy

Direct Reports: None

About Bonide

With a legacy of trust dating back to 1926, Bonide has evolved into a global force in the gardening industry as a proud member of the ADAMA Group.

At our Oriskany, NY facility, a dedicated team of around 150 professionals passionately produces our diverse portfolio of synthetic and organic gardening products. We offer a comprehensive range of weed, insect, disease, and animal controls in various formulations and applications, available at home centers, hardware stores, mass merchants, and garden centers throughout America.

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our growing marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for visual storytelling and a strong understanding of graphic design principles. You will create compelling visual content that effectively communicates our brand message and engages our target audience across all channels.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design packaging and product labels across various formats including paper, shrink sleeves, bags, bottles, and flexible pouches.
• Create production‑ready artwork that adheres to brand and print specifications.
• Carry projects from concept through final production, maintaining accuracy and consistency at each stage.
• Develop mockups and comps (digital and physical) for internal use, customer presentations, and pre‑press review.
• Create digital renderings of packaging and/or product displays for websites and digital experiences.
• Conceptualize and develop branding systems, campaign identities, and key messaging frameworks that align with marketing strategy.
• Ensure brand integrity across all visual touchpoints, including print, digital, photography, video, and trade show/booth design.
• Collaborate with marketing, regulatory, product development, sales, and ecommerce teams to deliver integrated creative assets.
• Manage vendor relationships, oversee pre‑press, proof reviews, and on‑site press checks to ensure production quality.
• Lead the review and approval process using online proofing tools, ensuring all assets meet production and brand standards.
• Design assets for multi‑channel campaigns: social media, ecommerce, point‑of‑sale, tradeshow graphics, email, and print advertising.
• Prepare and package artwork for a range of outputs, meeting resolution, bleed, dieline, and color space requirements.
• Support product and lifestyle photography when needed; retouch, edit, and prepare images for packaging and digital use.
• Maintain an organized archive of working and final files, templates, dielines, and creative assets for cross‑team access and reuse.
• Ensure strict version control and proper labeling for all files throughout the production lifecycle.
• Stay updated on design trends, materials innovation, sustainability practices, and evolving CPG packaging standards.
• Propose new visual approaches that improve shopper engagement and brand perception across channels.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience designing for consumer‑packaged goods, retail, and/or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong illustration skills, with the ability to create original artwork, icons, and product visuals.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, with proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop.
• Solid understanding of typesetting, typography, and layout principles.
• Experience with mockup creation and knowledge of 3D rendering tools (e.g., Adobe Dimension, Blender) is a plus.
• Strong grasp of print production, including color separation, dielines, bleeds, substrate limitations, and packaging material constraints.
• Familiarity with regulatory and legal labeling requirements for consumer packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to create production‑ready files and manage proofing/press checks in collaboration with printers and vendors.
• Experience optimizing design assets for digital shelf environments (e.g., Amazon, ecommerce platforms).
• Knowledge of project tracking and content management tools, such as Asana, Trello, or online proofing systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Strong visual problem‑solving skills and adaptability to shifting priorities and feedback.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with photography, photo editing, and visual styling.
• Understanding of large‑format and booth/trade‑show design is advantageous.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative work across packaging, branding, digital, and print applications.
• A degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Requirements

Bonide is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Consumer Goods