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.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: [email protected]Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : PK3-1997353L390 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.* 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 job was first posted by Creative Circle on 09/16/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoin