Senior Apparel & Accessories Graphic Designer

This is a Full Time Job

Insomniac - Senior Apparel Graphic & Accessories Designer

THE ROLE:

Our Senior Apparel Graphic & Accessories Designer is responsible for creating original, visually appealing, and trend-right graphics that align with brand identity for a variety of clothing items. This role involves collaborating with design teams, product developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all graphic elements are aligned with the creative direction, market trends, and customer preferences. The designer must have a strong understanding of fashion and apparel design principles, as well as a strong proficiency in industry-standard design software. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Execute custom in-house graphic designs for product applications such as clothing, accessories, posters, website graphics, etc.
• Work closely with fashion designers, product developers, and the marketing team to integrate graphics into product lines.
• Coordinate with print vendors and manufacturers to ensure high-quality execution of graphic designs on final apparel products.
• Conduct research on industry trends, emerging styles, and competitors to ensure designs are fresh, relevant, and competitive in the marketplace.
• Stay updated on new techniques, processes, and materials used in apparel design and printing.
• Prepare detailed design specifications, including colorways, graphic placements, and size dimensions, to ensure accurate production of the designs.
• Create mock-ups and tech packs to communicate design concepts to manufacturers
• Create custom in-house designs for merchandise accessories such as bags, belts, wallets, key chains, stickers, hats, blankets, lanyards, etc.
• Communicate specifications of designs in full detail to product development and technology teams in order to send final designs to vendors or factories
• Assist in execution of any technical packages as needed
• Facilitate with vendors and factories to turn over designs and to communicate the research of new design possibilities
• Conceptualizing and brainstorming ideas for graphics and accessories with the Creative Design Director and other Insomniac team members for the various events in racing and festivals
• Work with outside designers and artist in a creative direction, capacity, and liaison
• Reports to the VP of Consumer Products
• Support in recruiting, hiring, onboarding and training various team members
• Special projects as needed
• Some travel may be required

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• Must have 6+ years' experience in Apparel Graphic Design
• Must be proficient in Adobe Suite with some Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Outlook.
• Must have strong communications skills both verbal and written and must be able to actively and attentively listen
• Must be able to think through, evaluate and solve problems logically and efficiently
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Must conduct all matters and communications in a professional and courteous manner as a representative of the executive and the company
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in accessories design
• Must be motivated with an ''Everything is possible'' attitude
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates
• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 USD

HIRING PRACTICES

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