Senior Designer

twelveNYC

. Create compelling, trend-driven designs for commercial cosmetics merchandise, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market expectations.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating trend-driven designs for commercial cosmetics, with a strong focus on brand alignment and technical accuracy. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and experienced in collaborating across teams while managing multiple projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Creative Cloud ProficiencyProduction-Ready File PreparationIllustration and Typography SkillsCollaboration Across TeamsExperience in Beauty and Lifestyle Design

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Hard Skills

Design CreationTemplate ProductionArtwork File SetupDieline PreparationPattern-MakingTech Pack DevelopmentNon-Destructive EditingPrint-Ready File PreparationTypography IntegrationAI Tool Utilization

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedProactive CommunicationAdaptabilityAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignAdobe DimensionsAdobe SubstanceAI Tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini)

Industry Keywords

Cosmetics DesignBrand IdentityMarket TrendsCommercial MerchandiseCreative Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create compelling, trend-driven designs for commercial cosmetics merchandise, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market expectations.
Produce production-ready templates and artwork files, ensuring technical accuracy for manufacturing.
Ensure consistency across product collections by understanding and adhering to client branding guidelines.
Conceptualize innovative designs based on client preferences, target consumers, and industry trends.
Maintain highly organized file structures for efficiency and easy access to design assets.
Execute Photoshop renderings, production file setup, tech packs, and document creation.
Collaborate with Creative, Development, and Production teams.
Deliver high-quality artwork with accuracy and attention to detail.
Balance multiple projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and complete deliverables on schedule.
Execute internal marketing materials, presentations, and decks supporting Twelve’s brand storytelling and sales efforts.
Stay informed on trends in art, design, typography, and product development.
Leverage AI to improve process efficiency and automation while preserving creativity, judgment, and original thinking.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in relevant design experience, ideally within beauty, lifestyle, or accessories.
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, experience in Dimensions / Substance is a plus).
Experience combining typography, graphics, and illustrations to create impactful product designs.
Strong skills in illustration, pattern-making, and typography.
Experience preparing print-ready files, dielines, templates, tech packs, and post-production artwork.
Strong adaptability in working within other designers' files with non-destructive editing methods.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams while also taking ownership of independent projects.
Self-motivated, proactive, and highly communicative in a team environment.
Working knowledge of AI tools, such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini, to streamline workflows and strengthen analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
Hybrid work environment
Mental Health Mondays: Once a month our offices close globally (that's an additional 12 days per year)
Generous Paid Time Off -- Including your birthday, personal days, and time off around holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Family planning and wellness benefits
Summer Fridays
Discretionary Bonuses