Print Designer

Adecco (Portugal); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Creative, partnering with an iconic NYC brand, seeks a Designer for Novelty & Graphics to join on an ongoing contract with hybrid work in Midtown Manhattan. You will design illustrations, typography and production-ready artwork across handbags, accessories, apparel and gifts, translating brand DNA into new product concepts.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in print, graphics, or illustration, strong hand-drawing skills, and advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in print, graphics, novelty, or illustration design.
• Excellent illustration skills with strong hand drawing/painting.
• Strong typography skills and graphic composition.
• Advanced proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop; InDesign a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design illustrations, graphics and typography for novelty concepts and line plans, aligned with seasonal vision and brand DNA.
• Apply strong typography skills to develop compelling graphic layouts.
• Execute artwork across multiple product categories (e.g., handbags, accessories, apparel, gifts, home).
• Contribute creatively to seasonal ideation and own projects from concept to execution.
• Translate brand DNA and aesthetic into successful product.
• Create production-ready artwork files and technical packages.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Branding

Hands-on illustration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Job Title: Designer, Novelty & Graphics

Adecco Creative is partnering with an iconic NYC brand to recruit for a Designer, Novelty & Graphics role. This position will be ongoing contract and hybrid in Midtown Manhattan.

Role Overview:

The Novelty Designer plays an essential role in maintaining the creative vibrancy of the brand product. They help determine the creative look and feel of products in all categories through the design and art direction of graphics and illustrations that support the seasonal vision. The ideal candidate is a highly creative individual with strong typographic sensibility, advanced Adobe Illustrator skills, and excellent illustration abilities, who welcomes the opportunity to design across multiple channels, work in a highly collaborative team environment, and embrace change as the brand grows and develops.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Design illustrations, graphics and typography for novelty concepts and line plans, aligned with seasonal vision and brand DNA.
• Apply strong typography skills to develop compelling graphic and typographic layouts
• Execute artwork across multiple product categories (e.g., handbags, accessories, apparel, gifts, home)
• Contribute creatively to seasonal ideation while independently owning assigned projects from concept through execution.
• Have deep understanding of the brand’s DNA and aesthetic, and how to translate it into successful product.
• Ensure assigned artwork is presentable for key meetings and mill-ready for submission by calendar targets.
• Create production ready, mill and factory ready artwork files and technical packages
• Collaborate cross functionally with merchandising, product development and production partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Print Design, Illustration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in print, graphics, novelty, or illustration design.
• Excellent illustration skills with strong hand drawing/painting skills and cohesive portfolio.
• Strong typography skills and graphic composition.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (InDesign is a plus)
• Strong understanding of how artwork translates to physical product
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with solid presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and build strong interpersonal relationships