Associate Manager Graphic Design
Core
Lead a small graphic design team to drive excellence in packaging and graphic design work, bridging creative strategy with production reality for global toy and consumer goods brands.
Role type
Associate Manager, Graphic Design
Builds
Packaging designs, graphic assets, and brand-compliant product layouts for global entertainment brands.
Domain
Toy industry / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Team leadership and mentorship, project management, workflow optimization, risk mitigation, licensor brand stewardship, print production knowledge, vendor and factory collaboration, regulatory compliance knowledge, presentation skills, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, AI platform familiarity
Preferred skills
Toy industry expertise, CPG industry knowledge, experience with global manufacturing partners
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint, AI platforms
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a small team of graphic designers, manage projects from concept to completion, optimize end-to-end design and packaging workflows, ensure alignment with strict global licensor branding standards, collaborate with external printing vendors and regional manufacturing plants, identify and mitigate project risks
Seniority
Mid-level Manager, hands-on leadership
