Associate Designer Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

We're looking for a Graphic Designer to create visually engaging, high-impact design work across packaging and retail initiatives in both print and digital environments. You'll help bring brand stories to life through thoughtful execution and strong visual craft, ensuring every asset is on-brand, accurate, and production-ready. You'll report to an experienced Associate Art Director and work closely with cross-functional partners, supporting larger creative initiatives while also owning select projects from concept through final delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who deeply understands and values brand guidelines - and knows how to both uphold and extend them. You live and breathe brand systems and can confidently translate them into new packaging and creative expressions while maintaining cohesion across a broader product suite. You're detail-oriented, culturally aware, fluent in modern design tools, and energized by hands-on creative execution.

Design & Execution

• Create high-quality, brand-consistent creative assets across packaging, retail, and digital touchpoints, from concept through final production.
• Translate creative direction and brand guidelines into polished, production-ready design solutions
• Support packaging concept development by exploring layouts, design directions, and creative executions under the direction the Associate Art Director
• Independently lead assigned design projects while contributing to larger team initiatives
• Apply and extend brand systems thoughtfully across new formats and surfaces
• Ensure visual consistency and brand integrity across all deliverables

Packaging & Retail Production

• Support the development of packaging concepts, retail creative, and layouts, applying brand guidelines thoughtfully while maintaining cohesion across a product suite
• Execute packaging updates including ingredient changes, UPC revisions, regulatory updates, and layout refinements across multiple formats and dielines
• Design and adapt retail assets across print and digital channels, including signage, displays, promotional materials, and retail marketing collateral
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for packaging and retail deliverables, ensuring proper specifications, dielines, asset placement, and file setup
• Organize and label files clearly for internal teams, external vendors, and cross-functional partners
• Review artwork and proofs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality before release
• Ensure creative assets meet brand, production, and retailer requirements while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

Workflow & Project Ownership

• Own assigned packaging and retail design workflows from intake through final file delivery
• Manage tasks and reviews using project tools (Asana, Ziflow, or similar platforms)
• Track revisions, approvals, and proofing stages to keep projects moving efficiently
• Flag risks or production concerns early and propose solutions

Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Associate Art Director and marketing partners to align on goals and creative direction
• Present work and rationale clearly, incorporating feedback effectively
• Contribute thoughtful creative input and constructive feedback in team reviews
• Support broader creative initiatives and step in where needed on other creative work

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,700 - $95,000.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

What you bring:

• You understand both print and production: You're fluent in print and production workflows, including CMYK vs. PMS vs. INX, dieline setup, text outlining, image embedding, and vendor-ready file prep. You understand the nuances of preparing artwork for both packaging and retail, across a range of print and digital specifications, and know what it takes to get a file from design to press-ready and ultimately into a consumer's hands.
• You take pride in the details: Your files are clean, accurate, and aligned to the pixel. You're the kind of designer who triple-checks UPC placement, spelling, and ingredient panels without being asked.
• You're feedback oriented: You have a willingness to learn from others, assist where needed and able to seek input and share openly.
• You're accountable: You own your projects from start to finish. You meet deadlines. You take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and step in wherever needed to get the job done.
• You're a team player: You work well independently and with others, communicating across functions and building strong relationships.
• You're built for change: You're adaptable and resilient in the face of change with the ability to embrace challenges and shift priorities with ease in a fast-paced environment.

Your background

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design
• A portfolio of work demonstrating ability
• A hunger to learn and a solid work ethic. Coming ready to dig in!
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Suite, project management tools such as Asana
• Self-motivated & a true team player

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