Job Summary:
In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of graphic design within owned apparel categories, including, but not limited to, concept, execution, re-creation, delineation, and presentation.
You will also be involved in creating high-quality digital assets to support the marketing and e-commerce teams.
This role does not have any direct reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- With direction from Creative Director, use advanced design skills to create original, innovative concepts and graphics that appropriately reflect the company’s design philosophy & standards
- Research and identify key trends, applications, techniques, and materials and interpret them into designs that are relevant to the Darc Sport customer
- Collaborate with apparel design team to create a relevant, cohesive assortment
- Produce and maintain line sheet for owned categories and work collectively with design team to cross-check accuracy prior to handoffs
- Create detailed technical drawings and specs for factory partners
- Conducts follow up of design process to include preparation of tech packs, sample requests, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) processes, communications with factories, etc.
- Reviews samples and clearly communicates comments, changes or approvals to ensure timely completion of each project
- Partner with cross-functional team members to ensure the integrity of designs is maintained during the product development process
- Meet all deliverable and timeline requirements according to business strategy and design calendar
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exceptional skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- CAD skills for technical and construction detailed sketches using Adobe Illustrator
- Working knowledge of screen printing process
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate and work well with co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
- Must have great follow up skills via –e-mail, phone, and/or other methods of communication
- Meticulous and detail-oriented
- Proficient organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Outstanding time management skills: working to a deadline, working independently
- Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative team player
- Eager to grow and take on new responsibilities
- Happy to embrace change and new challenges as marketplace shifts and consumer needs evolve
- Separations proficiency preferred
- Experience working with licensed graphics a plus
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, design, or related field preferred or equivalent related work experience
- 3+ years’ experience of graphic design experience is required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.54 - $23.53 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (Preferred)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Torrance, CA 90501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Torrance, CA 90501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person