Apparel Graphic Designer

Job Title: Apparel Graphic Designer
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 7 months
Hybrid: Mon Thurs onsite, Fri remote

Job Description:

• Degree preferred, not a hard requirement
• 5 years experience preferred in graphic design related to apparel (footwear or accessories could work too, but apparel is preferred)

Top must-have skills include the following:

• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Adobe Suite expertise
• Strong aptitude for design thinking/awareness
• 3D software knowledge
• Product experience (as opposed to branding - knowledge of ink applications, trims, etc.)
• Schematic creation experience

Skills that would make a candidate stand out:

• Vizcom/CLO experience
• Smartsheets/Airtable experience (documentation tracking)

Additional Details

• You will work on carryover styles, sourcing line art from previous seasons; coordinate with product management team to align on strategy; update design to align with briefs; and more
• Very collaborative, cross functional role; ETW will need to be a team player
• Portfolios required with submissions
• In the portfolios, the manager wants to see examples of schematic creations and the practical application of how did you get there for previous works
• HM anticipates 1 round of interviews
• The nature of the work is focused on the appearance of product, communications, or collateral materials.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• With general direction from Design management, uses advanced design skills to create original graphic designs that appropriately reflect Client's design ethos.
• Assists with ideation, concept development, and branding.
• Leads team projects and works independently to complete individual projects. These projects include, but are not limited to the development of print, packaging, 3-D retail displays, event signage, logo systems, imagery, video, and collateral materials.
• Effectively uses computerized systems in design process.

Project Management

• Works with functional teams from initial concept development to final production and distribution.
• Manages individual projects beginning with internal briefings, managing timelines, and scheduling work-back schedules, budget management, supplier coordination, reviewing specs, recommending production alternatives, and maintaining quality production standards.

Cost Control

• Manages both individual projects as well as groups of projects to stay within stated budgets. Estimates all aspects of project development.
• Offer production alternatives to provide the best product within the defined budget.
• Negotiates costs, reviews billing and provides budget reconciliation.

Supplier Liaison

• Arranges the purchasing of goods and services from domestic and international vendors.
• Develops vendor evaluation criteria; evaluates vendors.

Client Liaison

• Acts as a liaison among Client managers (Image Design, Marketing, product design, etc.) and outside agencies.
• Communicates project details, design requirements, scheduling needs, and graphic materials.

Education

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law 3 yrs; Masters 4 yrs; Associates degree 6 yrs; High School 7 yrs.