An ideal candidate will possess strong production skills, an ability to think quickly, have some experience in sportswear decoration and will have a passionate understanding of creative design
Online portfolio that demonstrates effective business communications collateral and a wide variety of quality design solutions
Must be proficient and demonstrate usage of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign CC or above)
3+ years’ experience in Graphic Design or creative environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Graphic/Web Design, Fine Arts or Visual Communications
Requires strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and presentation skills
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and juggle multiple projects with sensitive deadlines
Strong attention to detail, quality, and process
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Responsibilities
The Graphic Designer will report directly to the Art Director and will work collaboratively with other company departments on channel-specific proofing or graphic needs
Thorough fluency and understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign on a production level a must
Thorough understanding of print production process and able to create various application artwork files
Possess excellent design skills, reinforce brand through design solutions, bring fresh direction and insight to creative while maintaining defined brand standards
Independently manage workload, deadlines, quality of work produced, and follow defined procedures, policies, and processes
Evaluate assigned proof requests and make proactive recommendations for applications and placement
Ability to create accurate production proofs and create original artwork/logos
Maintain organization and management of files to ensure the Creative Design team maximizes operational effectiveness and efficiency
Understanding the various applications used in production and have the ability to determine the appropriate application needed based on the apparel being customized
Fundamental understanding of designing art for apparel decoration
Strong understanding of design elements such as color, typography, and formatting