Position Title: Graphic Designer Location: Liberty, KY (On-site)
Department: Product Development Reports to: Creative Director
Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Salaried
About the Role
The Graphic Designer supports the creative team in bringing the Goose Creek brand to life cross packaging, seasonal collections, marketing, and e-commerce. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role ideal for someone early in their design career who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute in a fast-paced consumer product environment.
Based on-site at our Liberty, KY headquarters and reporting to the Creative Director, the Graphic Designer will help execute high-quality visual work across a wide range of projects, from product labels and packaging to digital marketing assets.
How You Will Make an Impact
• Support the design team in producing on-brand visual assets for packaging, product labels, and seasonal collections, including Pantone matching and color specifications.
• Assist with campaign, lifecycle marketing, and event creative under the direction of senior designers and the Creative Director.
• Maintain and organize design files, templates, and brand assets to ensure consistency and efficient handoffs across teams.
• Help track and document artwork changes, including additions, removals, and updates, across product collections with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Incorporate feedback quickly and thoughtfully, applying it to current and future projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Stay curious about emerging design tools and AI-assisted workflows and bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the team.
What You Will Bring to Goose Creek
• 0–2 years of experience in graphic design, visual design, or a related field; internships and relevant school projects count.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong fundamentals in typography, layout, color, and visual communication.
• Working proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• A sharp eye for detail, especially for packaging and color-accurate production work, including Pantone matching and print specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in an organized and timely manner.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.
• A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to learn from experienced designers and grow your skills.
• Comfort giving and receiving feedback with a growth mindset.
• Adaptability and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• This position is fully onsite at our Liberty, KY facility and requires regular, reliable attendance.
What We Offer
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefit options
• Onsite fitness center
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative, creative, and supportive team environment
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the facility and occasionally enter the warehouse area while following required safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to visually inspect colors, artwork, packaging, and printed materials accurately.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
About Goose Creek Candle
Family-owned and operated, Goose Creek has never strayed from its original mission: crafting the highest-quality products that exceed industry standards. Every candle is long-lasting, ultra-fragrant, clean-burning, and lead-free, made with a commitment to safety and excellence you can trust.
Our Mission
Goose Creek exists to create authentic life experiences through fragrance innovation.
Our Vision
Life Should Smell Better!
Our Commitment to Diversity
Goose Creek believes that a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us build a stronger, more creative team. Goose Creek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and team members without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Work Authorization
Goose Creek Candle is not currently offering new employment sponsorship opportunities. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Skills Required
- 0-2 years of experience in graphic design, visual design, or a related field; internships and relevant school projects count.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
- Portfolio demonstrating strong fundamentals in typography, layout, color, and visual communication.
- Working proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Experience or ability with packaging and color-accurate production work, including Pantone matching and print specifications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in an organized and timely manner.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first approach.
- Proactive mindset and desire to learn and grow design skills.
- Comfort giving and receiving feedback with a growth mindset.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Fully onsite work at the Liberty, Kentucky facility with regular, reliable attendance.
What We Do
Goose Creek is a family-owned fragrance brand founded in 1998 by Chuck Meece in Liberty, Kentucky. The company specializes in crafting high-quality, long-lasting, and clean-burning scented candles, wax melts, room sprays, and plug-ins, as well as body care products like foaming hand soaps and shower gels. Their products are sold online and in Walmart stores nationwide, often featuring unique licensed collaborations.
