Graphic Designer with Illustration - Theater, Entertainment

Our client, a leading entertainment merchandising company, is looking for a creative and organized Graphic Designer to develop merchandise graphics, marketing assets, and ecommerce deliverables while supporting the overall creative process from concept through production. This is mainly a PRINT role very little digital however illustration skills and merchandising design are a must.

This role is hybrid 3 days in NYC. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with a strong eye for design and detail. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy bringing ideas to life, and can balance creative excellence with production requirements and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Create original graphics, logos, and artwork for merchandise, marketing, and digital channels.
• Apply designs across apparel, accessories, souvenirs, paper goods, and ecommerce assets.
• Develop product mockups and presentation materials for client reviews.
• Adapt and enhance client-provided assets into new creative concepts.
• Manage select projects, partnering with Account Managers on creative briefs, timelines, and approvals.
• Prepare production-ready artwork, ensuring vendor compliance, print specifications, and color accuracy.
• Support print-on-demand production and delivery of final art files.
• Assist with style guides, licensing materials, and presentation decks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure design intent and product accuracy.
• Maintain organized creative assets, file standards, and project workflows.
• Participate in team, client, and product launch meetings.

Must haves:

• 3+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in merchandise, entertainment, licensing, or consumer products.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign).
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Knowledge of print production, file setup, and Pantone color management.

Nice to haves:

• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for entertainment, theater, live events, and consumer merchandise is a plus.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

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Pamela Koenig - Senior Recruiter

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 09/16/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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