Freelance/ Graphic Designer

RKS Design; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

RKS Design, based in Thousand Oaks, CA, seeks a mid-level Graphic Designer for freelance collaboration with our creative team. You will shape product visuals from packaging to brand identity and marketing materials, working closely with Industrial Design, UX, Strategy, and Marketing to maintain a cohesive client story.

You’ll apply Psycho-Aesthetics® and our AI-powered platform to translate research into clear design direction, focusing on experiential quality and identity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio showing brand identity, packaging, and presentation/layout work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma experience preferred.
• Strong typography, layout, and color skills with attention to detail.
• Experience preparing files for print/production, dielines.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with designers, engineers, and clients.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design brand identities, logos, and visual systems for client products and brands.
• Create packaging, labeling, and on-product graphics in collaboration with teams.
• Produce high-quality client presentations, design boards, and pitch materials.
• Design marketing assets including website graphics, social media, case studies, and email campaigns.
• Prepare production-ready files and coordinate with printers and vendors for color and finish accuracy.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines for clients and internal brands.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Brand identity

Typography

Independent work

Communication

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

Thousand Oaks, United States | Posted on 11/10/2026

RKS Design is a global innovation and product-development firm with over 40 years of experience delivering breakthrough solutions across consumer, medical, industrial, and digital categories. We blend human-centered design, business strategy, engineering, and our proprietary Psycho-Aesthetics® methodology to create products, services, and experiences that resonate emotionally and perform commercially. Our team works end-to-end, from insight and strategy to design, engineering, and go-to-market execution.

Job Summary

We are seeking a mid-level Graphic Designer to consult on a freelance basis with our creative team. You will shape how products look and communicate, from packaging and on-product graphics to brand identity, presentations, and marketing materials. You'll work closely with Industrial Design, UX, Strategy, and Marketing to ensure every touchpoint tells a cohesive story for both our clients and RKS.

You will apply Psycho-Aesthetics® (P/A), RKS’s proprietary human-centered design strategy methodology, alongside Eydora, our AI-powered strategy and decision-support platform, to turn research into clear design direction. This requires looking beyond usability to understand how an experience builds confidence, expresses identity, earns trust, and helps people achieve their goals. (eydora.ai)

What You'll Do

• Design brand identities, logos, and visual systems for client products and brands.
• Create packaging, labeling, and on-product graphics (CMF and graphics overlays, icons, user interface graphics, instructions for use) in close collaboration with Industrial Design and Engineering.
• Produce high-quality client presentations, design boards, and pitch materials that clearly communicate concepts and strategy.
• Design marketing assets for RKS, including website graphics, social media, case studies, award submissions, email campaigns, and trade show materials.
• Prepare production-ready files and work with printers and vendors to ensure accurate color, materials, and finish.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines for RKS and client brands.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, providing creative direction and constructive feedback.
• Freelance / Contract
• In office, Thousand Oaks, CA

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally within a design agency or consultancy.
• Strong portfolio showing brand identity, packaging, and presentation / layout work.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); Figma experience preferred.
• Strong typography, layout, and color skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience preparing files for print and production, including packaging dielines.
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with designers, engineers, and clients.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with product graphics, packaging, or CMF for physical products
• Motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere) a plus
• Basic 3D rendering (KeyShot or similar) a plus
• Consulting / Agency experience is highly preferred