Graphic Designer

About Goliath

Goliath is a global leader in manufacturing and distributing toys and games, active in 15 countries and reaching over 100 worldwide markets. Our core philosophy centers on innovative, high-quality products that bring joy to households everywhere, fueled by strong teamwork and collaborative creativity.

Role Overview

The Graphic Designer is tasked with producing outstanding packaging, product graphics, and marketing assets that vividly represent Goliath's brand identity. This position crafts compelling visual solutions for packaging, game elements, displays, and promotional materials while ensuring all artwork complies with production and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design creative assets including game packaging, instruction manuals, game boards, point-of-purchase displays, trade show graphics, and other marketing collateral.
• Conduct market and trend research to develop appealing packaging and product designs tailored to target audiences.
• Create and adjust packaging dielines using template formats or custom requirements.
• Produce layouts focusing on typography, composition, and brand consistency.
• Stay informed about trends in packaging, toys, games, entertainment, and pop culture to inspire innovative design approaches.
• Prepare production-ready files ensuring layouts are precise, complete, and free from errors prior to manufacturing release.
• Confirm all artwork contains correct imagery, product info, branding elements, legal disclaimers, and necessary components.
• Preflight, package, and organize files efficiently for factory production.
• Maintain meticulous file organization and version control throughout all design stages.
• Support photo editing and artwork adjustments as required.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Project Managers, Brand teams, and other stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Integrate feedback promptly and execute revisions while upholding superior design standards.
• Adapt swiftly to evolving priorities and project demands.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or comparable professional experience preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in graphic design and production within an agency, studio, or corporate creative department.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Strong expertise in layout design, typography, color theory, and print production processes.
• Experience in preparing prepress, production-ready artwork and files.
• Background in consumer packaging design.
• Proficiency in dieline creation and revision preferred.
• Working knowledge of licensed brands and adherence to style guides is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational skills and disciplined file management practices.
• High attention to detail ensuring precise and error-free outputs.
• Capability to handle multiple deadlines and deliver quality results under pressure.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with Mac computing environment.
• Bonus skills include illustration, 3D rendering, logo creation, large-format graphics, and photo editing.

Employee Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance protection.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts to optimize healthcare expenses.
• Paid leave for personal rest and rejuvenation.
• Opportunity to work in an enjoyable, lively, and creative industry centered around toys and games.