Art Director​/Designer

Our client is looking for a Contract Art Director / Retail Graphic Designer to join their team! This is a 10+ hours/week assignment for approximately 2–3 weeks that will require fully remote work, with availability to meet virtually during Pacific Time hours.

• Conceptualize and design high-impact retail displays, including aisle endcaps and pallet displays, that drive visibility, shopper engagement, and sell-through in major retail environments.
• Translate brand storytelling into compelling in-store visual systems that align with retail guidelines while preserving creative integrity and emotional resonance.
• Develop presentation-ready mockups, production files, and scalable design assets tailored for national retail partners such as Target and Walmart.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with brand, marketing, and retail stakeholders to refine creative direction and ensure feasibility within retail specifications and manufacturing constraints.
• Apply a strong, cohesive visual sensibility—ideally with a playful, “cute” Japanese-inspired aesthetic—to elevate product storytelling and stand out in competitive toy and consumer goods aisles.
• Balance creative exploration with practical execution, ensuring designs are both visually compelling and production-ready within tight timelines.

• Proven experience designing retail displays for major national retailers (e.g., Target, Walmart), including endcaps, pallet programs, and in-store signage systems.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating retail-focused design work with clear understanding of shopper behavior and physical retail environments.
• Ability to execute within brand guidelines while contributing elevated creative thinking; toy or consumer products experience strongly preferred.
• Availability to begin immediately and commit 10+ hours per week over a 2–3 week contract, with flexibility to collaborate during Pacific Time business hours.

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $90.00–$100.00 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.