Associate Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising
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The role
Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising
Tarte is looking for a talented Associate Graphic Designer with strong print design and production experience to join our Visual Merchandising team. Our team creates disruptive, easy-to-shop in-store graphics that balance strong brand storytelling with functionality in retail spaces.
This is a print-focused role working across permanent and promotional fixtures, seasonal updates, windows, and pop-ups. You'll be involved in the entire process from concept development to final print production, partnering closely with Trade Marketing, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
- Create easy-to-shop graphics for seasonal gondola updates and permanent fixtures across multiple retailers.
- Develop artwork for promotional spaces including endcaps, tables, towers, windows, pop-ups, and in-store animations.
- Contribute to concepting and brainstorming for seasonal programs, offering creative ideas and visual solutions.
- Prepare accurate, print-ready production files, ensuring artwork meets retailer-specific specifications, dielines, color requirements, and production standards.
- Collaborate with Trade Marketing to bring campaigns to life while maintaining brand consistency across retailers and regions.
- Adapt and roll out artwork for international markets, including adjustments for language, currency, and regional preferences (translations provided).
- Manage multiple projects per season, partnering with Project Managers to ensure accuracy, organization, and on-time delivery.
- Oversee artwork revisions, routing updates, and final production checks to ensure files are accurate and ready for release.
- Stay current on design trends while maintaining a strong understanding of the beauty industry.
- Support team initiatives by sharing resources, best practices, and assisting other designers during peak periods.
What We’re Looking For
- BFA/BA in Graphic Design or a related field.
- 2-3+ years of graphic design experience, with a strong background in print design and production, preferably within retail, visual merchandising, packaging, or a similar environment.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Hands-on experience preparing print-ready mechanical files, including working with dielines, bleeds, color modes (CMYK/Pantone), image resolution, and production specifications.
- Understanding of large-format printing, materials, and production processes for physical retail displays.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- A collaborative, proactive, and adaptable team player with a positive attitude.
Our Perks
- Salary range: $66,500-75,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
- Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
- Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
- Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.
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About Tarte Cosmetics
We’re tarte – the original pioneer of high-performance naturals & one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the U.S. Founded over 25 years ago by Maureen Kelly, tarte started with a bold belief: beauty should be cruelty-free, easy to use, packed with good-for-you ingredients, & actually work. No compromises. Ever. Today, tarte is loved by a global community of tartelettes – from pros to everyday beauty lovers, including makeup artists, creators, celebrities, teachers, nurses, moms, students, & everyone in between. Every product is made without the icky stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, & phthalates) & powered by the best naturally derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. We’re proudly the #1 concealer & mascara brand in the U.S. You’ll find us in over 20 countries in store & online at tarte.com, shipping to more than 50 countries worldwide. Our people come first — always. We’re a friendly, fun, fast-paced, & highly collaborative team where creativity thrives, individuality is celebrated, & big ideas are encouraged. We offer people-first benefits for full-time employees, including: Generous PTO & a robust holiday calendar kicking off 12/24 & returning in the New Year Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, & volunteer time Medical, dental, & vision coverage, plus a 401(k) plan Access to health & wellness programs Makeup gratis (yes, really) & employee discounts on tarte.com Team give-back initiatives & meaningful ways to connect beyond the day-to-day Doing good is part of who we are. In 2017, we launched heart to tarte, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting causes like anti-cyberbullying, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief, & women’s & children’s health initiatives. We’re also deeply committed to responsible sourcing — including helping fund an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest. At tarte, we’re not just building a beauty brand — we’re building a community fueled by purpose, passion, & positivity.
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