Job Description
About Us
KITSCH is proud to be recognized as a self-financed, female-owned global accessory brand built on positivity and pure hard work. Established in 2010, with a business plan no longer than a paragraph, Kitsch has grown from door to door sales to selling products in over 27 countries across 20,000 retail locations worldwide.
KITSCH is committed to creating high quality products that are effortless, elevated and easy to use. From fashionable shower caps to our viral towel scrunchies, we aim to evolve your everyday essentials.
We believe that everyone should feel confident when purchasing our products no matter your hair type, style or budget.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead creative execution across packaging, licensed product, and print-driven design. This role blends high-level brand design with deep technical expertise in print production, illustration, and surface/textile-inspired graphics.
This designer plays a critical role in translating brand identity and licensed IP into compelling, shelf-ready packaging and product graphics that are both visually elevated and production-feasible. The ideal candidate brings strong creative taste, advanced print knowledge, and the ability to design original artwork that differentiates products while meeting commercial and manufacturing constraints.
This is a senior-level position requiring ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and influence on overall creative quality standards.
What will be your responsibilities?
Packaging Design
- Lead visual design for primary and secondary packaging across product lines.
- Develop packaging systems that communicate product benefits, hierarchy, and brand story.
- Create accurate mockups and presentations for internal, retail, and partner reviews.
- Design with production realities in mind (materials, finishes, cost implications, dielines).
Licensing & IP Integration
- Execute licensed artwork integrations in compliance with partner style guides and approval processes
- Prepare and organize files according to licensor specifications
- Ensure licensed product maintains brand cohesion and premium presentation
- Support approval submissions and revisions with licensors
Illustration & Surface Graphics
- Create original illustrations, prints, and graphic assets for packaging and product
- Develop artwork that aligns with seasonal trends, color direction, and brand aesthetic
- Ensure artwork is technically built for repeat, scale, and production requirements
Print Production & Technical Accuracy
- Prepare final production files for vendors with a high level of precision
- Manage color accuracy, spot colors, dielines, bleed, trapping, and finish callouts
- Partner with vendors and production teams to ensure design integrity through manufacturing
- Recommend finishes and print techniques that elevate the product within budget
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product Development, Marketing, Licensing, and Sales teams
- Present design rationale clearly, balancing creative vision with business and production needs
- Proactively identify risks, constraints, and solutions early in the process
Creative Leadership
- Mentor junior designers in packaging, print, and illustration best practices
- Contribute to creative direction for launches, collections, and seasonal stories
- Help improve design systems, templates, and workflows
What are we looking for in you?
- 5–8+ years of graphic design experience, with significant focus on packaging design
- Strong portfolio demonstrating packaging, print, and licensed product work
- Background in illustration, surface design, or textile-inspired graphics
- Advanced knowledge of print production processes and file preparation
- Experience working with licensed brands/IP and approval workflows
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Familiarity with using AI tools responsibly
- Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and production limitations
- Excellent visual hierarchy, typography, and color sensibility
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
About the Offer
- Location: US
- Type of Contract: Full-Time
- Modality: Remote
- A dynamic team
- An open mind for new ideas
- Growth… growth and some more growth!
Do you want to be part of our team? We look forward to your application!
*KITSCH LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to working in an environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and recruits on merit-based processes regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
