Freelance and remote graphic design jobs in Fairfield, US

INNOMARK is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join its Temporary Displays team. The role supports the development of retail displays, POP signage, packaging, and visual merchandising solutions for leading consumer brands. The Graphic Designer will manage projects from concept through production, combining graphic design, production artwork, print production, photography, digital content creation, 3D rendering, video editing, and AI-assisted creative workflows. The position involves close collaboration with structural designers, project managers, production teams, clients, and other internal stakeholders. Create production-ready artwork for temporary retail displays, POP signage, packaging, and visual merchandising programs. Develop layouts that meet customer brand standards and production specifications. Prepare, print, trim, mount, and finish graphic samples and prototypes. Produce print-ready files for large-format digital, lithographic, and other printing methods. Create 3D renderings, mockups, and visual presentations of retail displays. Edit and retouch product, prototype, and display photography. Photograph completed prototypes and finished displays for documentation and portfolio use. Design assembly instructions using illustrations, graphics, and step-by-step layouts. Produce and edit assembly, training, and product demonstration videos. Apply artwork to dielines and collaborate with Structural Designers to ensure accurate alignment with structural components. Review artwork for quality, color accuracy, print readiness, and production feasibility. Maintain organized project files, digital assets, and artwork archives. Make artwork revisions and respond efficiently to changing requirements and tight deadlines. Support special creative projects, sales presentations, and customer-facing materials. Use AI-powered design and image-editing tools to support concept development, rendering, photography enhancement, and workflow efficiency. Monitor emerging creative technologies and recommend tools and processes that benefit the team. Requirements Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred. Two to five years of professional graphic design or production artwork experience. Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat. Experience with photo editing, retouching, and color correction. Experience creating print-ready artwork and understanding print production workflows. Experience creating realistic renderings and presentation graphics. Basic video editing skills. Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools such as Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or similar platforms is highly desirable. Working knowledge of large-format printing and print production is an advantage. Preferred experience includes: Retail displays, POP, packaging, or visual merchandising. Large-format digital printing and sample production. Photography and photo editing. Instructional document creation. Video production and editing. Color management and print proofing. Working with structural CAD files or dielines. AI-assisted creative workflows. Successful candidates will bring: A strong creative eye and exceptional production discipline. Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and improving creative workflows. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to support wider team needs. The ability to balance creativity with technical accuracy and production requirements. A commitment to producing polished, high-quality work. Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching 10 paid holidays Paid time off Flexible spending account Company Information INNOMARK develops, produces, and delivers visual marketing solutions for more than 100 well-known brands and retailers. Its in-house design, engineering, printing, manufacturing, and fulfillment capabilities support projects from concept through completion. INNOMARK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Read more