
Senior Graphic Designer
MerchSource, Irvine, CA, United States
About the Role We are seeking a hands-on Senior Graphic Designer, Sharper Image to drive execution across physical retail touchpoints from concept through production.
Reporting to the Art Director, this role sits within a multidisciplinary design organization and focuses on bringing creative vision to life across packaging, retail POS, and in-store display.
Operating at the intersection of design and production, this role translates creative direction into high-quality, production-ready deliverables that meet both brand and commercial objectives.
This role is suited for a designer with strong craft and technical expertise in print and packaging — someone who thrives in execution, understands production realities, and ensures design integrity from concept through shelf.
Key Responsibilities Creative Execution (Hands-On)
Execute packaging, retail POS, and in-store display from concept through production
Translate creative direction into clear, compelling, and production-ready design solutions
Explore concepts from incremental to breakthrough, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining commercial impact
Develop layouts, typography, color systems, and graphic assets across product lines
Create and refine packaging graphics, die lines, and structural artwork integration
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all physical deliverables
Prepare, organize, and finalize print-ready files with strong attention to technical requirements
Own assigned projects from kickoff through final production handoff
Collaborate closely with Art Directors and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on creative intent
Partner with Product Development, Production, and overseas teams to ensure feasibility and execution accuracy
Communicate proactively on timelines, risks, and production challenges
Incorporate feedback efficiently while maintaining design integrity
Bring a strong passion for design, actively engaging in team critiques and contributing to a highly collaborative, feedback-driven creative environment
Brand Systems & Design Contribution Apply and uphold brand systems consistently across packaging and retail touchpoints
Create and scale brand style guides across multi-category packaging systems
Identify opportunities to improve consistency, clarity, and efficiency across product lines
Contribute to concept development with a focus on translating ideas into scalable design systems
Bring thoughtful, system-driven solutions that balance creativity with manufacturability
Qualifications Required
8–12+ years of professional design experience within CPG, consumer electronics, or retail-focused environments
BA/BS in Graphic Design, Fine Art, or related field
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in packaging, retail displays, and physical product graphics
Deep understanding of packaging production, print processes, die lines, materials, and file preparation for manufacturing
Exceptional eye for typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy with a high level of craft
Experience creating, interpreting, and applying brand style guides across physical products and packaging systems
Ability to translate creative direction into polished, production-ready work
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Preferred
Experience working with overseas factories and production partners
Experience with KeyShot or similar tools for packaging/product visualization
Strong photo retouching and compositing skills for packaging graphics
Familiarity with structural packaging considerations and retail display systems
Working knowledge of AI-powered creative tools and workflow integration
What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits
Highly collaborative culture across design, sales, marketing, and product teams
Opportunity to work on nationally recognized brands across physical retail
Hands-on role with direct impact on products seen in-store
4 days onsite in Irvine, CA, with remote work on Fridays
Equal Opportunity Statement ThreeSixty Group / MerchSource is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected statuses as defined by law.
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