Associate Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising

<p>Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Create easy-to-shop graphics for seasonal gondola updates and permanent fixtures across multiple retailers.</li><li>Develop artwork for promotional spaces including endcaps, tables, towers, windows, pop-ups, and in-store animations.</li><li>Contribute to concepting and brainstorming for seasonal programs, offering creative ideas and visual solutions.</li><li>Prepare accurate, print-ready production files, ensuring artwork meets retailer-specific specifications, dielines, color requirements, and production standards.</li><li>Collaborate with Trade Marketing to bring campaigns to life while maintaining brand consistency across retailers and regions.</li><li>Adapt and roll out artwork for international markets, including adjustments for language, currency, and regional preferences (translations provided).</li><li>Manage multiple projects per season, partnering with Project Managers to ensure accuracy, organization, and on-time delivery.</li><li>Oversee artwork revisions, routing updates, and final production checks to ensure files are accurate and ready for release.</li><li>Stay current on design trends while maintaining a strong understanding of the beauty industry.</li><li>Support team initiatives by sharing resources, best practices, and assisting other designers during peak periods.</li></ul><p></p><p>What We’re Looking For</p><ul><li>BFA/BA in Graphic Design or a related field.</li><li>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.</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.</li><li>Hands-on experience preparing print-ready mechanical files, including working with dielines, bleeds, color modes (CMYK/Pantone), image resolution, and production specifications.</li><li>Understanding of large-format printing, materials, and production processes for physical retail displays.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.</li><li>A collaborative, proactive, and adaptable team player with a positive attitude.</li></ul><p></p><p>Our Perks</p><ul><li>Salary range: $66,500-75,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience &amp; education)</li><li>Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan &amp; access to health &amp; wellness programs</li><li>Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time &amp; more</li><li>Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives</li><li>Friendly, fun, creative &amp; collaborative work environment</li></ul><p>Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.</p>