Graphic Designer - Full-Time - White Bear Lake, MN (hybrid)

Smarte Carte•Forest Lake, MN

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing high quality visual assets that support both product design and marketing initiatives. This role creates applied product graphics, marketing collateral, and experiential visuals that enhance brand visibility and support business development efforts. The position collaborates closely with product, marketing, and sales teams to translate business objectives into effective and engaging visual solutions. This hybrid position is not eligible for relocation. Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Strong PowerPoint expertise with the ability to build editable templates for non-design users.
Knowledge of print production processes, die guides, and technical constraints for manufacturing physical goods.
Strong visual design skills including typography, color theory, layout, and branding.
Ability to translate business objectives and product requirements into effective design solutions.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
High level of creativity combined with strong attention to detail.
Minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
Demonstrated experience preparing production-ready files for print and large-format graphics.
Portfolio demonstrating branding, marketing, and physical product or packaging design required.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in creating both marketing materials and applied product graphics preferred.

Responsibilities

Design decals, labels, and applied branding elements for products and services.
Create original vector artwork for souvenir medallions and other branded products to drive sales for client partners.
Support product teams by developing UI elements, kiosk graphics, and instructional visuals.
Build and maintain visual Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product reference graphics to support internal teams and client communication.
Design pop-up displays, booth graphics, and other experiential marketing visuals.
Translate marketing messaging into high-impact large-format visual designs.
Prepare production-ready files and specifications for print vendors.
Update and standardize marketing collateral such as brochures within a cohesive visual system.
Develop industry-specific PowerPoint templates for internal and external presentations.
Create high-quality product mockups using advanced image editing and compositing techniques.
Produce executive presentations, proposal graphics, and RFP visuals.
Design icons, logos, and visual elements for emerging products and new lines of business.
Maintain organized design files and shared asset libraries to ensure accessibility and consistency.