Graphic Designer
The coolest company in the world is hiring a graphic designer. And you just might be the candidate we’re looking for. Below, you will find the specifics of the position. But, in brief, we are looking for someone who will create graphic designs that go on 3-D objects and you must have a portfolio of previous work in this discipline. Sporting goods design experience is a definite plus. Relocation assistance is included. Take a look at the experiences this job requires, and if you feel you’re a match with all our criteria, we’d love to take a look at your work.
About the Company
Easton-Bell Sports is like no other sporting goods company in the world, and we are looking for experienced professionals up to the challenge of filling the available career listed below. At Easton-Bell Sports, you will find a unique corporate culture, with a rapid pace and the freedom to truly express yourself. We believe that attitude is everything and encourage a safe and open environment where all employees understand their roles, receive honest feedback, contribute ideas, ask questions, learn, grow, and are recognized for their contributions. Working as a team, we take great pride in being Easton-Bell Sports.
Position Summary
Our Graphic Designer creates color palettes and original graphic art for multiple hardgoods/softgoods product categories including helmets, goggles, sunglasses and technical and lifestyle apparel and accessories. You will research color, graphic, and lifestyle trends and translate these insights into unique, compelling, and brand appropriate designs, treatments, and color palettes. The position requires solid organizational skills and the ability to execute multiple projects with multiple vendors simultaneously to meet predetermined deadlines. The Graphic Designer is responsible for his/her own work flow and timelines, while also managing the workflow of all freelance artists.
Roles and Responsibilities
(previous demonstrable experience in each of these areas required)
• Create category-specific color, materials, and graphic strategies on a seasonal basis, in collaboration with Creative Director, other Designers, and Product Marketing staff. Create original artwork for application to multiple softgoods products.
• Develops design concepts, sketches, and mock-ups into production ready design files. Work with Creative Director, Designers, and Product Marketing staff to create cross-category merchandising plans for seasonal product lines.
• Works with Product Line Managers and Developers, as required, to deliver artwork to vendors. • Modifies artwork, as necessary, to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Maintains comprehensive log of shipped artwork and keeps organized filing system of all artwork.
• Attends meetings to discuss the progress of ongoing projects. Schedules meetings as needed to obtain feedback and stay on schedule. Manages freelance artists as assigned by Creative Director.
• Ensures all projects meet set deadlines including those produced by freelance artists. Performs market research (including the solicitation of input from athletes, international distributors, and retailers) and presents findings to Creative Director, Designers, and Product Marketing staff.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience. Additional design experience with specific work in graphic design and color palette development may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Familiarity with relevant manufacturing processes including color dyeing, printing, sublimation, embroidery, molding, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Proficiency in Macintosh OSX environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creativity and experience with color compatibility/placement and problem solving.
Attributes
• Creative. Passionate. Energetic.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining a team atmosphere.
• Flexible, with the ability to handle constructive criticism.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities to meet evolving deadlines.
• Organized approach to problem solving and project management. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in sports lifestyle and trends, ideally within the world of action sports.
How to Apply
Go through our website: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=498241
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