2D Graphic Designer
About the Role
Tarte is looking for a talented 2D Graphic Designer to join our Visual Merchandising team. Our team creates disruptive, easy-to-shop in-store graphics that balance strong brand storytelling with functionality in retail spaces.
This role works across permanent and promotional fixtures, seasonal updates, windows, and pop-ups, partnering closely with Trade Marketing, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams from concept through final production and release.
What You’ll Do
• Create easy-to-shop graphics for seasonal gondola updates and permanent fixtures across multiple retailers.
• Develop artwork for promotional spaces including endcaps, tables, towers, windows, pop-ups, and in-store animations.
• Contribute to concepting and brainstorming for seasonal programs and live merch decks, offering ideas and visual solutions.
• Produce print-ready files that meet retailer-specific specs, production requirements, and timelines.
• Collaborate with Trade Marketing to bring campaigns to life while maintaining brand consistency across retailers and regions.
• Adapt and roll out artwork for international markets, including adjustments for language, currency, and regional preferences (translations provided).
• Oversee a high volume of projects per season, partnering with Project Managers to ensure accuracy, organization, and on-time delivery.
• Manage routing updates and feedback implementation, ensuring all changes are accurately reflected prior to release.
• Stay current on design trends while maintaining a strong understanding of the beauty industry.
• Assist team initiatives by sharing resources, best practices, and supporting other designers during peak periods.
What We’re Looking For
• BFA/BA in Graphic Design or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably within retail, visual merchandising, or a production-heavy marketing environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Hands-on experience with print production, including file setup, specs, scaling, and mechanical accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• A collaborative, proactive, and adaptable team player with a positive attitude
Our Perks
Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.
tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Over 20 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. tartelettes around the world – including beauty editors, makeup artists, content creators & celebrities alike – obsess over the full assortment of award-winning, highly-pigmented, & longwearing cosmetics. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & further extended their philosophy of “good-for-you glamour” by launching sister brands Awake by tarte™ & sugar rush™. tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 70 countries worldwide!
But tarte™ doesn’t stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand’s DNA. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like anti-cyberbullying, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & women’s & children’s health initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.
