Sr. Graphic Designer or Art Director Temp (Freelance Projects & HYBRID)

Who We Are
Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 30 years and 318 patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?"
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 45 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! Munchkin has a world-class portfolio of over 318 patents and has recently averaged over 20 new patents per year.
After 30 years as the most loved baby lifestyle brand, Munchkin is growing up and launching a new home products line, Curio. With modern and cutting-edge design, Curio will turn products that consumers need into products that they love. Curio will appeal to trend seekers who thrive discovering new intuitive designs and appreciate form and function. Curio is a startup within a thriving, successful, profitable business and will leverage Munchkin's innovation, supply chain and brand design capabilities with an initial direct to consumer (DTC) launch.
What You'll Do
Munchkin is seeking talented temporary Sr. Graphic Designers or Art Directors. The ideal candidates have experience designing for both print and digital mediums to create visual solutions that represent the brand. In this role, the temporary Sr. GD or Art Director will work directly with the Creative Design and Marketing teams to drive creative art and design for campaigns including concept, design, development, and implementing all print, digital, or video related to Curio 360 Design Projects. You'll get to experience firsthand the creative, design-forward, and collaborative culture that's make Munchkin one of the most recognized brands for design.
This position is based out of our headquarters in the Van Nuys, California and the role needs to be committed to working in office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Temporary workers on current projects are prioritized for full time entry positions in the Creative Department.

• 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
• 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
• Help grow Munchkin and Curio audience

Bring it!

• Preferred BS/BA or Associates Degree in Graphic Design/Commercial Art and/or 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. This person must be comfortable working under the deadlines.
• Possess a good design "flair", a broad thinker and able to offer a variety of design solutions
• 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
• 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, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and includes competitive salary, bonus and opportunities to earn equity. 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 with opportunities to work remote and in office and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
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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