About RMS
Headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, RMS International (USA) is a toy manufacturer, creating and marketing highly trending products that excite children around the world, giving them an amazing experience at affordable prices. Our goals are simple: Use your imagination, be creative at an unbelievable value!
Role Overview
The Graphic Designer is responsible for executing high-volume, production-focused graphic design and packaging assets across multiple product lines and retail partners. This role is heavily focused on production accuracy, file preparation, and speed-to-market, ensuring all deliverables meet brand standards, technical specifications, and compliance requirements.
This position partners closely with Art Direction and Product Development to translate approved concepts into production-ready assets at scale, managing multiple SKUs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is process-driven, detail-obsessed, and thrives in executional design rather than concept development.
Key Responsibilities & Expectations
- Assist the production lifecycle of assigned SKUs from approved concept through final print-ready release
- Prepare files for print, including dielines, color corrections, bleeds, and spot colors
- Execute high-volume production artwork for retail packaging, displays, inserts, and e-commerce assets with precision and consistency
- Organize and manage digital assets, ensuring files are accurate, labeled, and archived properly
- Adapt and version existing designs across multiple SKUs, retailers, and formats efficiently
- Occasionally assist with mockups, presentations, and concept boards for line reviews and buyer meetings
- Ensure all files meet retailer, vendor, and international compliance requirements prior to release
- Maintain and apply RMS design systems, workflows, and production standards
- Ensure all artwork meets quality, safety, and compliance standards
- Maintain brand consistency across multiple product lines, SKUs, and retailers
- Organize, label, archive, and manage digital assets with accuracy and consistency
- Work within established creative direction to execute production assets rather than leading initial concept development
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Art Directors, peers, Sales, Product Development, and Sourcing
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards
- Prepare accurate production files and oversee revisions through final approval
- Participate in creative reviews, primarily to align on execution and feasibility of production
- Identify and resolve production issues proactively, including file errors, dieline challenges, and print constraints
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, proactive communication, and adaptability
- Support Junior Designers through mentorship, guidance, and collaboration
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field
- 1–2 years of relevant role or industry experience
- Experience in production design, packaging execution, or high-volume asset creation strongly preferred
Required Skills & Capabilities
Design & Execution Focus
- Strong ability to execute and adapt existing creative across multiple formats and SKUs
- Comfort working within established brand systems rather than building concepts from scratch
- Confident typography, color, and layout decisions across multiple SKUs
- Ability to prioritize accuracy, consistency, and efficiency over exploratory design
- Strong awareness of current and emerging design and retail trends
- Ability to balance trend-forward design with commercial viability
Technical & Production Expertise
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Expertise in print-ready packaging files, including bleeds, dielines, and spot colors
- Ability to manage and adapt complex dielines and packaging structures
- Solid understanding of prepress, print production, and vendor requirements
- Experience designing for mass retail environments
- Familiarity with international packaging and multi-language layouts
- Strong focus on file accuracy, version control, and production workflows
Project Management & Workflow
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and SKUs simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills and file management practices
- Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines without sacrificing quality
- Confident in receiving and implementing cross-functional feedback
- Clear communication of design rationale and creative decisions
- Participation in concept reviews and internal presentations
- Ability to manage high-volume workloads with efficiency and consistency
Professional Attributes
- High attention to detail and consistency
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Adaptability in a rapidly changing product environment
- Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement
- Growing leadership presence within the design team
- Ability to mentor or support Junior Designers
What we offer
- Mission-Driven Growth: Be part of our ambitious journey to become the leading value toy company globally, prioritizing creativity, innovation, and fun for all.
- Collaborative Environment: Engage in a high-energy workplace where teamwork and cooperation thrive.
- Career Progression: Experience ongoing opportunities for advancement within our company.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, 401k matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Annual Bonus Incentives: Receive annual bonus incentives tied to personal and company performance, recognizing your contributions to our shared success.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person