Sr. Graphic Designer

Description

You will help shape how shoppers experience the brand in print, from the in-store and wholesale environment to events and catalogs mailed to customers.

You report to the Senior Art Director and work on the Print Team.

You will work with internal teams and outside vendors to keep creative output accurate, consistent and high quality.

The company makes athletic apparel with a casual look meant for everyday wear, inspired by an active life on the California coast.

Responsibilities

• Support the Art Director on all in-store creative, including store imagery, signs, window displays, trade show and wholesale setups, and NSO barricades.
• Turn original concepts into mechanicals, die-lines and print-ready artwork for many retail formats.
• Set up, edit and batch export large-format print files and CAD files for every store.
• Create product storytelling for printed catalogs and lookbooks.
• Work with the visual merchandising, store design, retail marketing and creative teams so the brand looks consistent at every physical touchpoint.
• Help build brand visual toolkits, packaging, hangtags and in-store print materials.
• Check vendor drawings for fixtures, furniture and signage, and work with vendors and creatives to keep them accurate and on schedule.
• Contribute to floor plans and store layouts, focusing on how customers move through the space and on local in-store experiences.
• Help with on-site buildouts by carrying out the design and assisting with fixture and graphic installation.
• Keep design libraries, templates and assets organized for the team.
• Offer creative ideas and trend research to improve in-store storytelling and customer engagement.
• Mentor junior designers when needed and help build a collaborative culture focused on growth.
• Present your work clearly to internal and external partners, making sure deliverables are high quality, consistent and timely.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication or a related field is preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• 5+ years of professional design experience at an agency, in-house team or lifestyle or fashion brand.
• A strong portfolio showing retail design, layout, typography, packaging and large-format work.
• Advanced skill in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Figma.
• Solid understanding of print production, including large-format printing, file preparation and fabrication methods.
• Able to read architectural and engineering drawings, with experience preparing documents for vendors and fabricators.
• Familiarity with retail fixture systems, store construction, materials and visual merchandising standards.
• Strong time management and organization, handling several projects and deadlines at once in a busy environment.
• Clear verbal, written and visual communication, and confidence presenting and defending your creative work.
• Collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented, with drive to raise the quality of creative work and push ideas further.
• Able to sketch or rapidly develop concepts to communicate ideas quickly.

Conditions

The salary range is $86,000 to $98,000 per year.

This role is eligible for a bonus.

All applicant information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Savings and retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Generous employee discount on company products, plus industry perks
• Paid time off
• Wellness and fitness benefits