About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Graphic Designer to join a small, fast-paced creative team in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on production-oriented design work — primarily packaging, labels and print — with opportunities to expand into digital creative projects over time.

• Create, update and maintain product labels and packaging artwork
• Design and update brochures, catalogs and other print marketing materials
• Adapt existing brand standards and templates for different products and customers
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for in-house and external printing
• Work within established templates while maintaining brand consistency
• Edit and prepare product photography for print and digital use
• Interpret product and technical information for packaging and label designs
• Review and proof artwork for accuracy, consistency and production requirements
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director, Senior Graphic Designer and cross-functional teams
• Support growing digital creative work as the internal creative function expands

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Requirements

• 1+ years of graphic design experience (relevant internships or production experience considered)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
• Strong interest in print, packaging and production design
• Basic understanding of print production and preparing files for print
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Packaging, label, CPG, manufacturing or other product-based design experience is a plus
• Must be able to work fully onsite in Knoxville, TN

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Why This Role?

You’ll join a small, collaborative creative team where your work directly influences products that go to market. The immediate focus is production-heavy — labels, packaging and print — with room to take on additional digital and web projects as the internal creative function grows.

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Benefits & Additional Info

• Competitive benefits package (details shared during the hiring process)
• Three weeks of paid time off (additional PTO accrual based on tenure)
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of packaging and product design work
• Employment type: Full-time (onsite in Knoxville, TN)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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