Graphic Design Manager
Eastvale, CA, 92880
Graphic Design Manager
Full Time • Eastvale, CA, 92880
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Free food & snacks
Riegel USA Inc – Eastvale, CA
Create Products People Want to Pick Up
Create Products People Want to Pick Up
At MK Lighter, we believe great design turns everyday products into something people are excited to discover, pick up, and use.
We're seeking a Graphic Design Manager who combines outstanding hands-on creative skills with the ability to lead and inspire a design team. You'll shape the creative direction of our product collections while actively designing original artwork, product graphics, packaging, and retail presentations.
This is a hands-on creative leadership role, not a purely administrative management position.
What You'll Do
Creative Direction & Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor designers, providing creative direction, feedback, and support.
- Develop original concepts for product collections across different styles and consumer markets.
- Review designs for originality, visual impact, brand consistency, and production readiness.
- Manage creative priorities, deadlines, and design quality across projects.
- Translate consumer trends into fresh, commercially appealing product concepts.
Original Product & Graphic Design
- Personally create original illustrations, patterns, wrap graphics, and artwork for lighter bodies.
- Develop seasonal, lifestyle, fashion-inspired, streetwear, retro, and character-based collections.
- Explore diverse visual styles, color combinations, and creative approaches.
- Support OEM, private-label, and customer-specific artwork development.
- Turn original concepts into practical, production-ready designs.
Packaging & Production
- Design retail packaging, including blister cards, boxes, and cartons.
- Create packaging concepts that enhance shelf appeal and complement product artwork.
- Prepare accurate production files and coordinate with overseas factories.
- Resolve artwork and production issues while maintaining design standards.
Brand & Product Presentation
- Oversee product catalogs, trade show graphics, retail presentations, and marketing materials.
- Create and review mockups, product visuals, and photo retouching.
- Collaborate with sales, product development, and manufacturing teams on new product launches.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in consumer products, packaging, accessories, or related industries.
- Experience leading creative projects, mentoring designers, or directing design teams.
- A strong portfolio showcasing original illustration, product graphics, packaging design, and creative versatility.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Strong illustration, typography, composition, and color skills.
- Ability to develop original artwork rather than relying primarily on templates or stock graphics.
- Experience preparing designs for physical production and printing.
- Strong communication, creative judgment, and project management skills.
- Ability to balance hands-on design with team leadership.
- Passion for consumer trends, retail products, and innovative design.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Graphic Design Manager, Art Director, Creative Lead, or Senior Designer.
- Experience designing consumer products, accessories, toys, giftware, or lifestyle merchandise.
- Experience with major retail packaging programs and overseas manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Adobe Dimension, Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar 3D tools.
- Experience creating fashion, streetwear, seasonal, or character-based graphics.
Why Join MK Lighter?
- Create real products: See your artwork become products sold in stores nationwide.
- Lead creatively: Shape product collections while remaining hands-on.
- Make an impact: Influence how products look and connect with customers.
- Explore diverse styles: Work across trends, themes, and consumer markets.
- Grow with the team: Mentor designers and help strengthen our creative process.
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Collaborate: Bring ideas to life alongside sales, product development, and manufacturing teams.
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
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