Creative Designer

Golden Technology; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Technology in South Carolina seeks a Creative Designer to execute packaging, print, digital, and event assets that align with brand standards. You will develop layouts, prepare files for prepress, and support asset management while collaborating with the Production Design Manager.

You will work on product packaging, retail displays, tradeshow materials, and eCommerce content; produce digital assets; review proofs; and maintain file naming conventions and version control.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Experience with Figma or similar design tools.
• Degree in Graphic Design or related field and strong portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and edit a range of print materials and assets including packaging, merchandising displays, tradeshow materials, literature, advertising, and marketing collateral.
• Create digital assets such as panel images, A+ content, and eCommerce content.
• Prepare prepress files for production, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency.
• Review proofs, mockups, and vendor renderings; maintain file organization and version control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver projects.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Graphic Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Job description

The Creative Designer is responsible for executing a wide range of design deliverables in support of brand, product, and campaign initiatives. Reporting to the Production Design Manager, this role focuses on creating packaging, print, digital, and event assets that align with brand standards and project requirements. The Creative Designer develops layouts, prepares files for prepress and production, and supports asset management processes to ensure accuracy and consistency. This position is highly executional, working closely with the Production Design Manager while contributing creative skills cross-functionally to bring brand strategies to life across multiple channels.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and edit a variety of print material and creative assets including, but not limited to, product packaging, retail focused merchandising displays, tradeshow material, literature, advertising, and other marketing collateral.
• Produce digital assets as needed including, but not limited to, panel images, A+ / A+ Premium, and other eCommerce content.
• Prepare prepress files for production, ensuring accuracy and consistency, while adhering to design principles, required design specs, best practices, and style or brand guidelines.
• Review and process printer proofs, mockups, and vendor-provided 3D renderings.
• Create product renderings as needed.
• Follow established file naming conventions, asset organization, and version control procedures.
• Collaborate and maintain open communication with cross-functional teams and external vendors (ex. Photographers and printers) to complete design projects with guidance from Production Design manager.

Working closely with the Production Design Manager:

• Submit drafts of all creative to the Production Design Manager for feedback and review.
• Maintain open communication: Align, update, and inform manager to changes, issues, or delays
• Stay current with design and production trends, tools, and best practices.
• Perform other assigned duties in support of marketing and company objectives.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of design and production experience in a marketing, advertising, or communications setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other creative technology or software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, production-ready files.
• Familiarity with prepress production, packaging design, and digital asset creation.
• Experience in illustration, a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Strong communication and teamwork skills, with ability to take direction and incorporate feedback.