Freelance Senior Graphic Designer

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”

At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We are seeking a talented Freelance Senior Graphic Designer with strong experience creating compelling, cohesive visual designs across packaging, signage, and other print and digital applications. This role will focus heavily on signage design, packaging layout, and retail presentations, bringing creative concepts to life from initial direction through final production.

The ideal candidate is a versatile visual designer with strong typography and composition skills and experience across photography, illustration, and visual communication. This individual should be comfortable taking creative direction, collaborating across teams, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment. A passion for Halloween and pop culture is a plus.

• Develop creative concepts and design solutions for packaging, signage, retail presentations, and other print and digital materials.
• Apply strong typography, composition, and visual storytelling skills to create engaging, brand-right designs.
• Partner with copywriters and the Creative Team to gather assets, develop layouts, and route designs within established timelines.
• Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, and Product teams to clarify objectives, incorporate feedback, and ensure accuracy and consistency across projects.
• Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Work independently and effectively navigate changing or ambiguous project requirements.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and organization throughout the creative and production process.
• Stay current on design and retail trends, emerging techniques, and industry best practices.
• Perform light photo retouching, image editing, and clipping as needed.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and files for printers, ensuring appropriate specifications and file formats.
• Develop and organize packaging mechanicals in accordance with established brand and style guidelines.
• Create packaging concepts that can extend across in-store point-of-purchase materials, advertising, and other consumer-facing collateral.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to deliver creative solutions that support project and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of graphic design experience, with a strong emphasis on print design, packaging, and layout.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in typography, composition, packaging, signage, and print design.
• Experience preparing files for print production and working with packaging mechanicals and style guides.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment and adjust quickly as business needs evolve.