Graphic Designer (Merchandise & Consumer Products)

TL;DR

Graphic Designer (Merchandise & Consumer Products): Designing and refining merchandise concepts across a range of consumer products with an accent on creating commercially appealing, modern, and premium designs. Focus on developing high-quality product mockups, presentation-ready visuals, and leveraging AI tools to enhance lifestyle imagery.

Location: Remote, supporting Sydney and Hong Kong time zones, with a base in Sydney, NSW.

What you will do

• Design and refine merchandise concepts for drinkware, apparel, collectibles, and promotional goods.
• Develop and refine product concepts and create high-quality product mockups.
• Produce presentation-ready visuals for client decks, including concept boards and product pages.
• Support light packaging-style layouts and design simple icons or graphic elements.
• Turn product mockups into photorealistic lifestyle visuals using AI tools.
• Work efficiently, respond to clear direction, and proactively suggest creative options.

Requirements

• Mid- to senior-level designer with typically 3–7+ years of experience.
• Strong background in merchandising and product design.
• Proven ability to create commercially viable and visually compelling products.
• Strong layout, typography, and visual hierarchy skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator preferred).
• Comfortable using AI tools to enhance lifestyle imagery.
• Able to adapt across multiple brand styles and follow guidelines precisely.
• Delivers clean, organized files suitable for an agency workflow.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent work from home.
• Independent Contractor arrangement.
• Flexible, on-demand part-time schedule (20-34 hours per week).
• Immediate hiring opportunities.
• Responsible for own taxes and benefits.