Mid-Level Graphic Designer: Brand Identity & Packaging

RKS Design; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid holidays

401K

Job summary

RKS Design, a global innovation and product-development firm, seeks a mid-level Graphic Designer to shape how products look—from packaging and on-product graphics to brand identity, presentations, and marketing materials. You will collaborate with Industrial Design, UX, Strategy, and Marketing to tell cohesive stories for clients and for RKS.

You will apply Psycho-Aesthetics, RKS’s human-centered design methodology, alongside Eydora, our AI-powered platform, turning research into clear design

Qualifications

• 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 manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design brand identities, logos, and visual systems for client products and brands.
• Create packaging, labeling, and on-product graphics in close collaboration with Industrial Design and Engineering.
• Produce high-quality client presentations, design boards, and pitch materials.
• Design marketing assets for RKS, including website graphics, social media, case studies, 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.
• Manage multiple projects at once and deliver on tight deadlines.

Skills

Brand identity

Packaging design

Presentation design

Layout

Typography

Print production

Client collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Figma

Job description

RKS Design, a global innovation and product-development firm, seeks a mid-level Graphic Designer to shape how products look—from packaging and on-product graphics to brand identity, presentations, and marketing materials. You will collaborate with Industrial Design, UX, Strategy, and Marketing to tell cohesive stories for clients and for RKS.

You will apply Psycho-Aesthetics, RKS’s human-centered design methodology, alongside Eydora, our AI-powered platform, turning research into clear design