Senior Graphic Designer

Milani Cosmetics

. Partner with the Art Director to develop and extend campaign key art and launch concepts across retail applications .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeCulver City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in visual merchandising and retail design, with a strong ability to create scalable design systems and cohesive brand experiences. Proficient in managing complex projects from concept through production while maintaining high standards of quality and organization.

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Visual MerchandisingAdobe Creative SuiteRetail DesignConcept DevelopmentProduction Management

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Hard Skills

Visual MerchandisingRetail DesignConcept DevelopmentTypographyColor TheoryDielinesProduction Accuracy3D VisualizationPackaging GraphicsEnvironmental Design

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsConceptual ThinkingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignMonday.com

Industry Keywords

RetailBrand IdentityConsumer ExperienceLuxuryFashionBeautyExperiential DesignIntegrated Brand Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Art Director to develop and extend campaign key art and launch concepts across retail applications
Help define Milani’s evolving brand identity and translate it into a recognizable physical brand experience
Build scalable design systems across retailers, fixture sizes, categories, launches, and evergreen programs
Establish cohesive frameworks for typography, imagery, color, hierarchy, product communication, and retailer adaptations
Develop and evolve visual merchandising guidelines, templates, and standards
Develop elevated visual merchandising concepts and systems across fixtures, displays, launches, signage, product navigation, and promotional environments
Translate brand and campaign strategy into physical retail experiences that strengthen storytelling, hierarchy, navigation, and shopability
Adapt creative across retailer-specific formats and constraints while maintaining brand consistency
Lead retail programs from concept and visualization through final production
Create polished retail mockups and presentations
Own work from concept through production while balancing creative, retail, print, and fabrication requirements
Prepare production-ready files, including dielines, mechanicals, dimensions, imagery, color specifications, and final artwork
Brief, direct, and partner with production designers on rollout work
Review proofs, prototypes, and production outputs for creative intent and quality
Contribute to packaging systems and print collateral
Partner cross-functionally across Creative, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Production
Present and articulate design thinking and creative decisions
Manage multiple complex projects and shifting priorities
Maintain organized workflows, project files, timelines, and approvals using Monday.com and related tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of relevant design experience with demonstrated senior-level ownership across visual merchandising, retail, environmental, experiential, or integrated brand programs
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Exceptional portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual merchandising, retail design, and campaign/key artwork
Demonstrated ability to create scalable visual systems, not simply individual executions
Exceptional visual judgment across typography, composition, color, photography, hierarchy, and product storytelling
Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to develop ideas and execute established creative direction
Deep knowledge of retail and print production, including fixtures, displays, dielines, materials, fabrication, and mechanicals
Understanding of shopper behavior and how design influences navigation, storytelling, and shopability
Ability to move fluidly from concept and design systems through adaptation and final production
Highly detail-oriented with strong organization, communication, and production accuracy
Beauty, fashion, luxury, lifestyle, entertainment, retail, or culturally relevant consumer brand experience preferred
Retail fixture, print, and fabrication vendor experience
Development of visual merchandising or retail brand guidelines
Packaging graphics and packaging systems
3D visualization, rendering, or environmental design tools
Strong portfolio URL showcasing relevant work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k w/ Company Match)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Generous Vacation Time Policy
Family Leave
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Flexible Work Environment / Hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday required on site in Milani’s Culver City Office)
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