Insomniac - Senior Apparel Graphic Accessories Designer

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU

Do you enjoy Racing and Dance Music Do you excel at graphic design Then youre in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated selfstarter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the graphic design space. Is this you Read on

WHO ARE WE

THE ROLE:

Our Senior Apparel Graphic & Accessories Designer is responsible for creating original visually appealing and trendright 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 industrystandard design software. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute custom inhouse 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 highquality 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 mockups and tech packs to communicate design concepts to manufacturers

• Create custom inhouse 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 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

• Bachelors 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: $75000.00 $90000.00 USD

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Vibee takes into consideration a candidates education training and experience as well as the positions work location expected quality and quantity of work required travel (if any) external market and internal value including seniority and merit systems and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law a potential new employees salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves contribute fully and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations enjoy new experiences and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age 40 and over) ancestry color religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS) marital status domestic partner status medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information military and veteran status political affiliation national origin (including language use restrictions) citizenship race sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) gender gender identity and gender expression sexual orientation intersectionality or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law rule ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely good faith interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations if any which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a casebycase basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available including promotion from within employee referrals outside advertising employment agencies internet recruiting job fairs college recruiting and search firms.