Junior Designer

Join the Crew at Sea Bags!

Sea Bags, the original maker of one-of-a-kind totes, handbags, and accessories crafted in the USA from recycled sailboat sails, is looking for a Full-Time Junior Designer who will bring creativity and collaboration to both graphic and product design. This role partners directly with customers and business clients to create custom, one-of-a-kind designs and also supports the Lead Designer in shaping the look, feel, and function of future products—driving our mission of sustainability through thoughtful, purposeful design.

Customization is at the heart of what we do, and the Junior Designer plays a key role in bringing our customers’ visions to life. From one-off creations to branded business designs, this position blends creativity with precision in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate thrives under deadlines, communicates clearly, and ensures every design—whether custom or core—is both visually compelling and production-ready.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package for our full-time employees, including:

✅ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

✅ Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care)

✅ Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
✅ 401(k) plan
✅ Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and birthday leave
✅ Employee referral bonus
✅ Employee assistance program
✅ A great employee merchandise discount

What You’ll Do

• Design custom, production-ready graphics for totes and accessories made from recycled sailcloth, tailored to individual customer requests.


• Create polished product mockups—whether by adapting existing artwork or designing from scratch—that capture each client’s vision.


• Communicate directly with customers to review, revise, and finalize custom designs, providing a positive and collaborative experience.


• Ensure every design file is accurate, properly proofed, and aligned with production specs before it goes to manufacturing.


• Collaborate with the Wholesale team to deliver unique, brand-aligned designs for business accounts and special projects.


• Contribute to the creative direction of our core product line by supporting trend research and developing original design concepts.


• Partner with the Director of Materials and Sustainability to bring new ideas to life using existing material inventory.


• Help maintain organized inventories of materials, trims, and components to support ongoing product development.
  

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, along with hands-on design experience.


• Strong visual design skills and a sharp eye for detail, with a knack for creating clean, compelling graphics.


• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite—especially Illustrator and Photoshop.


• The ability to turn customer ideas into clear, engaging visual designs that reflect their vision and our brand.


• Comfortable communicating with customers and internal teams—both over email and by phone—with professionalism and warmth.


• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and juggle multiple projects without compromising quality.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• A self-starter who takes initiative, manages time well, and isn’t afraid to take ownership of their work.


• Open to feedback, eager to learn, and genuinely excited about the intersection of product design and sustainability.


• Some familiarity with accessory or garment design and construction is a plus.


• Appreciation for our coastal lifestyle brand and a belief in our mission to create beautiful products from recycled materials.


• Ability to work on-site at a computer workstation.
  

📍 Work Location:
In person - South Portland, ME

At Sea Bags, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected status.

Ready to set sail with us? Apply today!