What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Erin Condren Design?
About Erin Condren
We are a product-driven lifestyle brand committed to creating thoughtfully designed, highly functional products that elevate everyday life. Our creative team moves quickly, collaborates deeply, and holds a high bar for craft and execution. We care about thoughtful design, brand consistency, and creating products that resonate emotionally with our community.
We’re looking for a Graphic Designer with 4–6 years of experience who is passionate about product design, thrives in a collaborative creative environment, and is excited to contribute meaningfully to the development of products from concept through launch.
Role Overview
This role is hands-on and product-focused, with responsibility for designing and developing patterns, layouts, packaging, and merchandising assets across physical products, retail environments, and digital channels.
You will work closely with the Creative/Art Director and cross-functional partners to bring products to life through thoughtful design, strong visual storytelling, and precise production execution. This role is ideal for a designer who balances creativity with detail-oriented execution and enjoys contributing to the full lifecycle of product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop product patterns, packaging, inserts, and retail merchandising materials
- Translate creative direction into high-quality, brand-aligned visual solutions
- Collaborate closely with Product Development and cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and production integrity
- Contribute to product concept development and iteration, incorporating competitive research and customer insights
- Uphold and evolve brand standards across typography, illustration, imagery, and visual systems
- Prepare production-ready files with accuracy, including bleeds, dielines, color profiles, typography standards, and layout consistency
- Adapt product artwork across formats for e-commerce, retail, partnerships, and events
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and deadlines
- Organize and prepare files for print and manufacturing partners
- Proactively communicate timelines, project needs, and design considerations to ensure efficient workflow
- Contribute creative ideas and collaborate with the broader creative team to strengthen overall product storytelling
- Support and mentor junior designers when needed by sharing knowledge around production processes, brand standards, and design best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 4–6 years of professional graphic design experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating product design, layout systems, typography, and pattern or surface design
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Solid understanding of print production, file preparation, and manufacturing processes
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to receive feedback thoughtfully and iterate quickly
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing for consumer products, stationery, lifestyle, or retail brands
- Experience creating repeat patterns or surface graphics
- Familiarity with Figma or other digital design tools
- Experience proofing/being hands-on with product reviews
- Experience working within structured brand systems or guidelines
Who You Are
- You care deeply about craft, detail, and visual consistency
- You take initiative and proactively solve design challenges
- You’re comfortable balancing creative thinking with production precision
- You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative creative environment
- You are excited to contribute to a product-focused creative team and grow your impact as a designer
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Department: Creative
Location: Hybrid – 201 W. Howard Lane, Austin Texas, 78753