Graphic Designer, On-Site Job at Blue Sky The Color of Imagination in Irvine

This position is based on-site at our Irvine location, with in-office hours Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Candidates must be able to reliably commute and work on-site during these days. One remote workday is available on Fridays. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a starting pay range of $30–$32 per hour. We kindly ask that only candidates who are comfortable with the on-site schedule and compensation range apply. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented designer who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You bring a strong design sensibility, a passion for creative problem-solving, and the ability to translate ideas into compelling, production-ready artwork. From concept through completion, you take pride in delivering high-quality work that aligns with brand vision, meets deadlines, and elevates the overall product experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on dynamic consumer products and licensed brand partnerships, contributing to designs that reach a wide audience across retail and digital channels. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Partner with PD Creative to bring original artwork to life across products and marketing programs for Blue Sky brands and licensed influencer partnerships Lead the development of licensed programs from concept to completion, ensuring accuracy of assets, color consistency, layout execution, and packaging design Manage the full lifecycle of projects, maintaining momentum and quality from initial concept through final production Participate in internal and external meetings with brands and licensors to ensure design integrity, brand voice, and aesthetic are consistently executed Follow established processes, workflows, and file standards to ensure timely and accurate project completion Utilize PLM systems to access, manage, and maintain critical project information Create compelling merchandising renderings and product imagery for account presentations Design POP materials and merchandising artwork to support retail initiatives Develop product and marketing imagery for retailer programs and digital/web use Ensure color accuracy and design consistency across product lines and collections Maintain strong file organization and version control across all projects Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Participate in on-site and off-site training programs as needed Support additional projects and responsibilities as needed to meet team and department goals Job Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Portfolio of work BA in art and design Expert in Adobe Applications with a strong emphasis in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator Strong design sense both conceptually and mechanically Experience in stationery products preferred Strong attention to detail and technical skills Must be able to use Microsoft office, Monday.com, and other software functionality A team player with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities Physical Activities: The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. Environmental Conditions: There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. #J-18808-Ljbffr