CBC Group Inc

Surface Designer
Gift Products | CBC Group, Inc.
Location: 5226 S 31st Place, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Employment: Freelance
Work Schedule: Remote but may require occasional time in office to meet with various product teams.
Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience and level of expertise. Candidates at junior, experienced, and senior levels will be considered.
CBC Group, Inc. is seeking a Surface Designer to create original artwork, patterns, and graphics for gift products and coordinated collections. Working with product development, merchandising, and sourcing teams, you will translate creative concepts into compelling product designs and accurate, production-ready artwork.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Create original surface patterns, illustrations, typography, and graphics for gift products and coordinated collections.</li>
<li>Research gift-market trends, color palettes, and themes to inform concepts that align with the brand and product direction.</li>
<li>Adapt artwork across product shapes, sizes, and materials while maintaining design consistency and visual quality.</li>
<li>Prepare accurate, production-ready files that meet product specifications and manufacturing requirements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with product development, merchandising, and sourcing teams from initial concept through final artwork approval.</li>
<li>Refine designs based on team feedback and production needs and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.</li>
<li>Experience using Midjourney and other creative AI tools to explore concepts and support the design process.</li>
<li>A portfolio demonstrates strong composition, color sense, and the ability to translate artwork into designs for physical products.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail when preparing and revising artwork for production.</li>
<li>Ability to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly, collaborate across teams, and incorporate feedback.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>A degree in graphic design or a related field.</li>
<li>Strong illustration skills and experience creating original artwork.</li>
<li>Experience designing for the gift industry or related consumer products.</li>
</ul>
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a portfolio featuring surface patterns and product artwork. Include coordinated collections, product applications, and examples of finished products, if available to <a href="mailto:HR@cbcgroupco.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HR@cbcgroupco.com</a>. All applications will be reviewed after the application period closes on October 19, 2026.
About CBC Group
CBC Group, Inc. is a privately held wholesale distributor serving retailers, churches, and specialty stores with religious and inspirational goods, gift and décor items, baby and party products, and household and spa items. Through established brands and growing e-commerce channels, we connect thoughtfully curated product lines with customers across the country. Our multi-entity organization combines the reach and infrastructure of a larger company with a collaborative, close-knit team environment.
Pay: From $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Education:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>Adobe Illustrator: 5 years (Preferred)</li>
<li>Adobe Photoshop: 5 years (Preferred)</li>
<li>Product Artwork Design: 5 years (Preferred)</li>
<li>Gift Industry: 5 years (Preferred)</li>
<li>Consumer Product: 5 years (Preferred)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85040

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