Sr. Graphic Designer (HYBRID)

Munchkin, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA

Company

Munchkin, Inc.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Who We Are
Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 140 international product and brand design awards in the past 5 years and growing!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation.
After 30 years of being a leader in the baby industry, Munchkin is growing up and expanding our business reach to even more consumers with the launch of Curio, a highly curated line of home goods inspired by curiosity.
There is no better time than now to join Munchkin as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey moving us into technology focused, higher valued products, and household consumer goods. Munchkin is growing up and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You'll Do
Reporting directly to the Art Director, the Senior Graphic Designer will work directly with the Creative Design and Marketing teams to concept, design, develop, and implement all print, digital, or video related marketing materials and communications that support the brand strategy.
  • Conceptualize and create intuitive, engaging, and brand-consistent projects for use in digital experiences and traditional marketing campaigns including advertising and trade shows
  • Participate and collaborate in conceptual development and design ideation with company executives and members of the marketing team to define creative strategy
  • Leads when assigned the creative process by presenting well-developed and strategic creative solutions to meet all project objectives
  • Responsible for designing/ producing and managing projects with high accuracy (including basic die line structures, logo design, typography, color studies, photo retouching, preparing files to printer/ vendor, etc.)
  • Develop, design and execute all print related marketing materials as briefed
  • Assists in photoshoot art direction and scheduling, and image retouching
  • Lead junior designers on the team as assigned to develop and design visual communication materials that support the brand strategy and external vendors
  • Consistently research, identify and share current industry design trends and competitive reviews as they relate to the brand
  • Prepares prototypes and designs for brand presentations
  • Write engaging and persuasive headlines, product descriptions and collateral for all consumer communications
  • Contribute to the development of compelling copy that differentiates the consumer brand and stays true to the brand voice and attributes: Modern, Clever and Innovative.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of content and programs with high engagement rates and strong positive brand buzz
  • Identify and create engagement opportunities that will help grow the Munchkin audience and increase brand awareness

Bring It!
  • BS/BA or Associates Degree in Graphic Design/Commercial Art and/or minimum 3+ years related work experience in graphic design across digital, trade and brand.
  • Experience working with packaging engineers for implementation of designs and transfer of visual assets preferred. CPG or in-house experience highly preferred.
  • Must be able to design within specific product categories and manage release schedules
  • Possess a good design "flair", a broad thinker and able to offer a variety of design solutions
  • 3+ years of copywriting experience in both print and web, with emphasis in CPG branding
  • Expertise with Macintosh based graphics programs, specifically Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong knowledge of graphic and print production process
  • Work well with tight deadlines in a team environment
  • Able to take projects from start to finish with limited supervision

We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and life coverages, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, bonuses, opportunities to earn equity, and much more. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment. Munchkin's Hybrid Schedule is where an employee works in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays, and Tuesday and Friday's remotely from home. We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary range: $75,000 - $95,000 annually
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com .
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status.
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Date Posted

03/29/2023

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