Job description
Our client, a notable fashion brand, is looking for a fulltime freelance/contract to hire Graphic Designer to join their team.Hybrid in Irvine - 2-3 days onsite per week
40 hours/week
Pay $35-$39/hour depending on experience
About the job
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT
The Graphic Designer creates and develops communications and content that build awareness for the brand. This role is 360, working on a range of digital and traditional campaigns and materials, including digital, social, Ecommerce, mobile, print, and collateral. The Graphic Designer reports to, and works closely with, the VP of Ecommerce and Marketing, the Creative Project Manager, Associate Art Director, the retail and wholesale teams, the design teams and Ecommerce teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for graphic design of digital and print collateral, which includes email campaigns, display ads, website and social media assets; as well as look books / direct mail printed assets, internal presentations, digital and printed invitations.
Leads and/or supports presentations of concepts to internal teams, responding to input, and carrying project through revisions to completion.
Supports in researching and concepting for print and digital campaigns, create mood boards, sketches, and renderings to support concept presentations.
Provides production support in building mockups and printing collateral in-house.
Manages individual assignments, workflow, and vendor communication when necessary, with a keen eye and highly detailed
Develops new and unique ideas and adapt key design elements across a variety of factors and media while maintaining overall consistency within established branding guidelines.
Attends press checks as needed to assure highest quality of printed pieces
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors
This is a non-supervisory experience
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
Adheres to local, state, and federal laws
Ability to be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual will need in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Competencies
Fashion or luxury professional experience highly preferred
Creativity/design knowledge
Optimistic and enthusiastic
Passion for innovation
Openness to change and adapt
Exhibits professional attitude and approach, while operating in a casual yet fast paced environment
Proficiency in working and communicating with teams
Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Strong organization, time management, detail oriented
Desired Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in art direction, graphic design, visual communications, or similar focus
5+ years of experience, preferably working with high fashion or luxury brand
Exceptional attention to details and a portfolio showcasing unique concepts and creative design solutions, including several examples of successfully launched projects which demonstrate strategic, conceptual, and creative thinking
Keen sense of typography, layout, photography, and effective use of graphic materials to communicate messages to the customer
Strong command of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Knowledge of After Effects and digital animation a plus.
Must be able to present concepts as 3D renderings before moving to layout
Deep understanding of tools, current technology, trends, and design principals
Basic understanding of print production processes
Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and working in an extremely fast-paced environment with a high level of excellence
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required to lift, move, and carry up to 40 pounds
Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports
Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customers
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms
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