Graphic Designer

About Goliath

Goliath is a global toy and game manufacturer and distributor operating actively across 15 countries and reaching consumers in over 100 countries worldwide. The company is driven by the passion for great products and the innovative spirit to bring joy to households everywhere through teamwork and collaboration.

Position Overview

The Graphic Designer role involves crafting exceptional packaging, product visuals, and marketing collateral that elevate Goliath's brands. This position is responsible for producing creative packaging designs, game components, point-of-purchase displays, and promotional materials that meet manufacturing standards and are production-ready.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design graphics for game packaging, instruction booklets, game boards, retail displays, trade show visuals, and various marketing items.
• Conduct trend research to develop appealing and innovative packaging and product designs targeted at consumer preferences.
• Create and adjust packaging dielines according to templates or custom requirements.
• Produce layouts that emphasize strong typography, balanced composition, and adherence to brand identity.
• Keep informed on industry trends related to packaging, toys, gaming, entertainment, and popular culture to inspire creativity.
• Prepare flawless, production-ready artwork ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all manufacturing guidelines.
• Confirm that artworks contain all necessary images, descriptions, logos, legal text, and other essential components.
• Manage preflighting, packaging, and file organization to streamline factory production processes.
• Maintain orderly file management and version control throughout project cycles.
• Support with photo editing and artwork touch-ups when needed.
• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, efficiently adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Partner closely with Art Directors, Project Managers, Brand teams, and other departments to maintain project timelines.
• Incorporate feedback and revise work promptly while preserving high design standards.
• Respond agilely to changing project directions and urgent requests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or comparable professional experience preferred.
• At least five years of professional graphic design and production experience within agencies, studios, or in-house creative teams.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Deep knowledge of layout principles, typography, color theory, and print production processes.
• Documentation and preparation of production-ready and prepress artwork files.
• Experience designing consumer product packaging.
• Proficiency in creating and editing dielines is advantageous.
• Experience working with licensed brands and adhering to style guides is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and file management capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail with an ability to produce error-free work consistently.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator within cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable using a Mac environment.
• Additional skills like illustration, 3D rendering, logo creation, large-format graphic design, and photo editing are beneficial.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan featuring company matching contributions.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance included.
• Options for flexible spending and health savings accounts to assist with healthcare expenses.
• Paid time off to rest and recharge.
• Opportunity to work in an enjoyable, fast-paced industry centered around toys and games.