Graphic Designer / Print Production Designer

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Graphic Designer / Print Production Designer

Company: Ocean State Job Lot

Location: North Kingstown, RI, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: Marketing & Creative Operations

Date Posted: April 06, 2026

Experience Level: 2-5 Years

Remote Status: Hybrid

🚀 Role Summary

• This role is pivotal in shaping the visual identity and marketing collateral for a rapidly expanding retail organization, focusing on high-volume print production and creative asset development.

• The Graphic Designer will be instrumental in translating marketing strategies into compelling visual narratives that drive customer engagement and store traffic.

• This position requires a blend of creative talent, technical proficiency in design software, and an understanding of retail marketing dynamics.

• The role emphasizes the efficient production of marketing materials while upholding brand consistency and strategic messaging across all channels.

📝 Enhancement Note: The job title "Graphic Designer / Print Production Designer" and the emphasis on "high-volume, multi-page weekly retail circulars and flyers" strongly indicate a focus on production efficiency and deadline management, typical of a print production role within a retail environment. The mention of "marketing and advertising" and supporting "Company's Mission, Vision, and Values" points towards a strategic contribution beyond just execution, requiring an understanding of broader marketing objectives.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-volume, multi-page weekly retail circulars and flyers, strictly adhering to established category grid systems and brand templates within Adobe InDesign.

• Develop and maintain a diverse range of creative assets for advertising and marketing campaigns, ensuring visual consistency across all platforms.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including advertising, buying, and other departments, to conceptualize and execute advertising layouts and propose updates to existing graphics.

• Proactively identify, research, and evaluate improvement options, processes, and best practices in graphic design and print production to enhance efficiency and creative output.

• Utilize creativity and independent judgment to produce compelling visual content that effectively drives prospective and existing customers to OSJL stores.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with partners and stakeholders, promoting alignment and ensuring content messaging is consistent with Company objectives and strategies.

• Design and maintain in-store signage programs, ensuring clear communication and brand adherence.

• Produce and manage individual projects related to advertising initiatives, from concept to completion.

• Design campaign concepts and creative materials for marketing campaigns, establishing a consistent look and feel across all internal and external marketing channels.

• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards for OSJL-branded displays to ensure brand integrity.

• Leverage virtual communication tools to work independently and collaboratively under hybrid remote conditions, ensuring timely project delivery.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a dual focus: high-volume production (weekly circulars, flyers) and strategic creative development (campaign concepts, brand guidelines). This suggests the need for both speed and strategic thinking, as well as strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. The emphasis on "category grid systems" and "brand templates" implies a need for meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established production workflows.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Design or another creative field, OR equivalent experience in a creative department within a corporate environment.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of design experience in an agency or corporate creative department is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign for high-volume print production.

• Working knowledge of Macintosh computers.

• Proficient in the Google platform, including Sheets, Slides, Docs, Drive, and Sites.

Preferred Skills:

• Expert knowledge of the full Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).

• Deep understanding of traditional and contemporary design standards, including typography, UX/UI principles, color theory, and brand communication.

• Up-to-date with the latest web trends, techniques, and technologies.

• Experience in retail marketing and advertising design.

• Strong understanding of print production processes and best practices.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the core requirement is a degree or equivalent experience, the emphasis on a "strong portfolio" is critical. For operations roles, this portfolio should ideally showcase examples of process improvement, efficiency gains, or successful project management in a design context, not just aesthetic appeal. Proficiency in InDesign and Google Workspace are explicitly stated as required, indicating a need for practical, everyday tool usage.

📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• Showcase at least 2-3 projects that demonstrate high-volume print production capabilities, such as multi-page documents or campaign collateral with tight deadlines.

• Include examples of work that required strict adherence to brand guidelines and template systems, highlighting attention to detail and consistency.

• Present case studies or project summaries that describe the problem, your design process, the tools used (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Google Workspace), and the quantifiable impact or outcome (e.g., improved customer engagement, successful campaign launch).

Process Documentation:

• Be prepared to discuss your personal