Graphic Designer

About RMS

Headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, RMS International (USA) is a toy manufacturer, creating and marketing highly trending products that excite children around the world, giving them an amazing experience at affordable prices. Our goals are simple: Use your imagination, be creative at an unbelievable value!

Role Overview

The Graphic Designer is responsible for executing production-ready graphic design and packaging assets across multiple product lines and retail partners. This role owns assigned projects from concept through final production, ensuring brand consistency, quality, and compliance while collaborating cross-functionally with Design, Sales, Product Development, and Sourcing teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, trend-aware, and comfortable managing multiple SKUs in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

• Prepare files for print, including dielines, color corrections, bleeds, and spot colors
• Execute production-ready artwork for retail packaging, displays, inserts, and e-commerce assets
• Organize and manage digital assets, ensuring files are accurate, labeled, and archived properly
• Assist with mockups, presentations, and concept boards for line reviews and buyer meetings
• Manage assigned design projects from concept through final production with minimal supervision
• Maintain and apply RMS design systems, workflows, and production standards
• Ensure all artwork meets quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Maintain brand consistency across multiple product lines, SKUs, and retailers
• Organize, label, archive, and manage digital assets with accuracy and consistency
• Assist with mockups, presentations, concept boards, and buyer-facing assets for line reviews
• Translate creative direction into effective, on-brand packaging and graphic solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Art Directors, peers, Sales, Product Development, and Sourcing
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Prepare accurate production files and oversee revisions through final approval
• Participate in creative reviews, offering ideas, solutions, and constructive feedback
• Analyze competitive packaging and identify whitespace opportunities
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, proactive communication, and adaptability
• Support Junior Designers through mentorship, guidance, and collaboration
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• 1–2 years of relevant role or industry experience

Required Skills & Capabilities

Design & Creative Execution

• Strong ability to concept and execute retail-ready packaging from start to finish
• Advanced understanding of packaging hierarchy, shelf impact, and consumer behavior
• Confident typography, color, and layout decisions across multiple SKUs
• Ability to elevate existing brands while maintaining consistency
• Strong awareness of current and emerging design and retail trends
• Ability to balance trend-forward design with commercial viability

Technical & Production Expertise

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Expertise in print-ready packaging files, including bleeds, dielines, and spot colors
• Ability to manage and adapt complex dielines and packaging structures
• Solid understanding of prepress, print production, and vendor requirements
• Experience designing for mass retail environments
• Familiarity with international packaging and multi-language layouts

Project Management & Collaboration

• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and SKUs simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and file management practices
• Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Confident in receiving and implementing cross-functional feedback
• Clear communication of design rationale and creative decisions
• Participation in concept reviews and internal presentations

Professional Attributes

• High attention to detail and consistency
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Adaptability in a rapidly changing product environment
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Growing leadership presence within the design team
• Ability to mentor or support Junior Designers

What we offer

• Mission-Driven Growth: Be part of our ambitious journey to become the leading value toy company globally, prioritizing creativity, innovation, and fun for all.
• Collaborative Environment: Engage in a high-energy workplace where teamwork and cooperation thrive.
• Career Progression: Experience ongoing opportunities for advancement within our company.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, 401k matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Annual Bonus Incentives: Receive annual bonus incentives tied to personal and company performance, recognizing your contributions to our shared success.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person