Graphic & Prepress Designer

Up With Paper, the largest manufacturer of pop-up greeting cards, is seeking an in-person full-time Graphic & Prepress Designer to join our in-house design team in New Haven, CT.

About the role

Our entire Creative team is housed in a satellite office in New Haven, CT (65 miles north of NYC) inside a charming mid-1800’s converted factory building. The studio is nestled amongst tinkerers and thinkers of all sorts. Corporate headquarters are in Mason, Ohio.

We are a close-knit group that appreciates hard work and the rewards that our collaborations bring. It is our philosophy to design in an environment where we love what we do and where we can be stimulated by the creative diversity that each of us has to offer.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing assets across email, paid social, display ads, and organic social
• Build reusable templates for recurring content
• Create catalogs, sell sheets, packaging, and tradeshow materials
• Prepare prepress files, construct files, and apply digital finishes to ensure products are finalized and ready for production
• Translate project goals into strong visuals while maintaining consistency in typography, tone, and imagery across every touchpoint
• Work under the direction of the Art Director & Visual & Graphic Design Manager
• Assist with trade show set-up and break-down 2–3 times per year
• Occasionally build/install product displays, apply vinyl signage, and lift/move multiple boxes

Requirements

• BFA or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in graphic & marketing design, ideally in a consumer brand context
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong portfolio showcasing work across print, email, digital ads, and social media
• Experience designing for email platforms such as Mailchimp, Klaviyo, or HubSpot
• Solid understanding of ad specs across Meta, Google Display, and other platforms
• Fluency in Microsoft Office and WordPress/WooCommerce
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage workload across multiple projects
• Excellent craftsmanship & attention to detail
• Eye for brand consistency and experience applying brand guidelines to projects
• Design collaboration skills and knowledge of typography

Nice to have

• Experience with motion graphics, animated GIFs, or short-form video content for social media
• Background in lifestyle, consumer goods, stationery, gifting, or retail brands

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends