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Part-Time Junior Graphic Designer & Creative Assistant

Flowerpot
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Part-Time Junior Graphic Designer & Creative Assistant

Flowerpot Packaging | Remote (NYC-based preferred) | $30/hour | ~10 hours/week | Ongoing

About Flowerpot

Flowerpot is a creative packaging and branding company based in New York City. We work with emerging and established brands on distinctive brand identities, innovative packaging, merchandise and physical products. Our work covers the whole creative process, from first concepts and visual identities to technical design, manufacturing and finished products. As we grow, we're looking for a talented, organized and enthusiastic junior designer to support our creative team.

About the Role

You'll work closely with our Brand Manager, Mimi, across a wide range of creative projects. It's a great fit for a design student who wants real industry experience and extra income alongside their studies. You'll shadow Mimi, contribute to real client projects, and learn how branding, packaging and product design become commercially manufactured products. The role is fully remote, and we prefer candidates based in New York City. It starts at about 10 hours per week, with more hours available during busy periods. We're looking for an ongoing working relationship, not a short-term internship.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Creative Support

  • Help develop visual assets for client projects
  • Create digital ads, social media graphics and promotional materials
  • Support the development of brand identities and visual systems
  • Adapt approved concepts across multiple formats
  • Prepare presentations, mood boards and client-facing design documents
  • Help with image editing, retouching and artwork preparation

Packaging & Product Design

  • Support packaging concepts and artwork
  • Adapt packaging designs across sizes, formats and variations
  • Help with label design, packaging layouts and product mockups
  • Prepare and update dielines and technical artwork under supervision
  • Make sure artwork meets production specifications
  • Organize print-ready files for review and manufacturing

Merchandise & Brand Development

  • Help design branded merchandise, including apparel, accessories and promotional products
  • Prepare artwork for different decoration and printing methods
  • Build product mockups and visual presentations
  • Support brand-building initiatives and creative campaigns

File Management & Creative Administration

  • Organize and maintain digital project folders
  • Collate, categorize and itemize creative assets
  • Keep file naming conventions consistent
  • Prepare files for internal review, client approval and production
  • Track artwork versions and revisions
  • Help build and maintain reusable templates and design libraries

Creative Production Support

  • Help prepare technical artwork for manufacturing
  • Support quality checks of artwork, dimensions, colors and specs
  • Flag potential production issues before files are finalized
  • Coordinate design revisions based on feedback

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • A portfolio of design work (online link or PDF)
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Familiar with Adobe InDesign
  • Strong visual design fundamentals and attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Able to follow creative direction and take feedback
  • Comfortable working independently and juggling multiple tasks
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Currently studying graphic design, communication design or a related field, or equivalent skills

Nice to Have

  • Packaging design experience
  • Familiarity with dielines and print production
  • Experience preparing print-ready artwork
  • Interest in product design and branded merchandise
  • Familiarity with Figma
  • Experience creating social media ad assets
  • Understanding of typography, color systems and brand guidelines
  • No prior agency experience required

What You'll Gain

  • Work directly alongside an experienced creative team
  • Contribute to real commercial branding and packaging projects
  • Learn how products go from concept to physical manufacturing
  • Build practical experience in technical and production artwork
  • Grow a professional portfolio (subject to client confidentiality and approval)
  • Exposure to a range of industries, brands and product categories
  • Room to take on more responsibility as your skills develop

Hours & Pay

  • $30 per hour
  • About 10 hours per week, with extra hours during busy periods by mutual agreement
  • Ongoing, part-time and flexible around your class schedule

How to Apply

A portfolio is required. Share a link to your online portfolio or attach a PDF of your work. Applications without a portfolio will not be reviewed.

Please submit:

  • Your resume
  • Your portfolio (required): an online portfolio link or a PDF of your design work
  • A short intro on why you're interested in branding, packaging or product design
  • Your general weekly availability