Brand & Packaging Designer — Onsite Cincinnati (Contract)

System One; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking a hands-on Graphic Designer in Cincinnati, OH to build concepts and execute the visual strategy for our clients’ brands across packaging, promotional materials, visual communications, eCommerce, social media, and more. You will collaborate with brand teams to ensure guideline adherence, justify design choices, and deliver polished work from concept through final production.

The role is a 6-month contract with potential extension or permanent conversion, onsite with standard

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Graphic Design or similar field.
• 2–6 years of full‑time design experience (outside of freelance work).
• Portfolio demonstrates mastery in design principles and brand identity.
• Passion for beauty with understanding of category trends and competitive landscape.
• Empathy and non‑linear thinking: see consumer as a person in design solutions.
• Experience designing for digital, packaging, and in‑store displays; print feasibility basics.
• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and familiarity with AI-enabled prototyping tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration; able to justify design choices and handle feedback.
• Disciplined with time and project management; able to set priorities in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure brand guidelines and directives are embraced consistently and creatively.
• Communicate and justify conceptual and directional choices.
• Be accountable for excellent execution.
• Understand the creative design process to bring ideas to life.
• Collaborate with creatives and multidisciplinary teams to support business needs.

Skills

Brand identity

Packaging design

Digital design

UX/UI basics

Education

BA/BS in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

System One is seeking a hands-on Graphic Designer in Cincinnati, OH to build concepts and execute the visual strategy for our clients’ brands across packaging, promotional materials, visual communications, eCommerce, social media, and more. You will collaborate with brand teams to ensure guideline adherence, justify design choices, and deliver polished work from concept through final production.

The role is a 6-month contract with potential extension or permanent conversion, onsite with standard