Role: Graphic & UI Designer (Packaging & Marketing Focus)

Location: Cincinnati, OH (onsite 5 days)

Salary: $25/hr

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Clutch has a client looking for a graphic designer located in Cincinnati!

Job Overview

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and versatile Graphic Designer with a core focus on Packaging and Marketing design. In this role, you will lead the visual design of product packaging, advertising, and marketing collateral, while leveraging mid-level UI design skills to support digital products and web touchpoints.

Collaborating closely with Art Directors, Writers, Product Designers (UX), and Software Engineers, you will translate brand guidelines into high-impact physical packaging, engaging marketing assets, and clean, functional digital interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

1. Packaging & Marketing Design (Core Focus)

• Packaging & Collateral: Conceptualize, layout, and produce artwork for product packaging, promotional displays, advertising materials, and print/digital marketing collateral.
• Visual Identity: Select and arrange artwork, illustrations, imagery, color palettes, and typography to build strong market awareness and cohesive brand presence.
• Print Production & QA: Prepare print-ready mechanicals, conduct press checks, and work directly with print vendors to guarantee color accuracy and high-quality production.
• Brand Compliance: Interpret and enforce brand guidelines across all commercial, packaging, and marketing touchpoints.

2. Collaboration & Leadership Growth

• Cross-Team Integration: Communicate and collaborate regularly with writers, production artists, art directors, creative directors, and developers.
• Process Improvement: Participate in team process initiatives, lead communication with project stakeholders, and establish design practices with opportunities to upskill into design leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Packaging & Marketing Design:

• Software Mastery: Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Packaging & Prepress: Demonstrated experience in packaging design, layout composition, prepress production, and conducting press checks.
• Marketing Fundamentals: Deep understanding of marketing visual strategy, typography, color theory, and advertising layouts.

Professional & Soft Skills:

• Communication: Strong visual and verbal communication skills to present design concepts clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Execution & Accuracy: Sharp artistic talent combined with meticulous attention to detail.
• Time Management: Proven ability to manage tight packaging/marketing timelines, handle pressure, and hit project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of professional design experience with a portfolio highlighting strong packaging, print marketing, and digital UI deliverables.
• Bonus if you have UX/UI experience

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.

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