Senior Graphic and Motion Designer

*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Richmond -office expectation is 3 days a week*.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Were seeking an experienced Senior Graphic and Motion Designer that provides graphic design and production needs for projects that support all Marketing disciplines. This individual works cross functionally with the Marketing Product Wholesale and Ecommerce teams.

The expectation of this role is to work closely with internal and external partners ensuring visual concepts are created to support strategic brand and product marketing initiatives. This role will have complete oversight of the marketing look and feel including budgetary structural and agency and partner responsibilities. This role will report to the MHW Art Director.

HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Apply exceptional design skills to create original artwork for two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphic applications for Marketing related materials while meeting timelines and upholding department standards for creativity accuracy and attention to detail and deadlines.

• Responsible for executing and producing visual expressions of the brand including but not limited to photo video animations iconography and illustrations both internally and externally.

• Create large-scale graphic projects such as trade show graphics and in-store signage packages as well as flagship graphics sales meeting graphics and all other corporate collateral.

• Work with team members and production coordinators to gain input communicate time frames follow-up on requests and produce a final product that meets cross functional needs within MHW brand guidelines.

• Lead role in key Marketing Graphics initiatives production (Hangtags Catalogs POP Signage Print Ads).

• Effectively articulate creative concepts for internal and external client approval.

• Layout format and proof global brand signage and account specific signage.

• Responsible for crafting highly conceptual ideas and frameworks that define and align with brand guidelines and seasonal marketing initiatives.

• Work closely with MHW Art Director to implement the production of design concepts.

• Produce internal visual communication tools such as seasonal and brand .ppt and .key templates.

• Outline color correct and organize seasonal photo studio and on-location photography.

• Solve technical file production issues such as color issues file corruption and application discrepancies.

• Assist with scheduling production which includes setting deadlines for production packages to be sent to the factories/vendors.

• Prepare all artwork to be used in the seasonal catalogs as well as the creation maintenance and distribution of CAD books when needed.

• Maintain positive open lines of communication with cross functional teams allowing for a smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization.

• Participates in team meetings and staff meetings to share projects and process.

• Maintain a high level of project ownership and accountability for visual expression of the brand.

• Work and directly interact with cross functional marketing managers and creators (i.e. Creative Ecomm Product Marketing Manager) to support key seasonal stories and campaigns with deployable assets.

• Maintain deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Intended mix:

  • 50% In-season digital marketing assets (email social digital ad sets etc.)

  • 30% In-season printed design and production (in-store signage print ads p.o.p etc.)

  • 20% Internal Marketing & Brand assets (presentations visuals etc.)

YOU ARE

• Passionate about the outdoors and areas of play like skiing snowboarding hiking and camping.

• Effective at shepherding the design process from creative to production.

• Successful at directly interacting and building relationships with internal and external collaborators.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelors degree in graphic design or related field or experience.

• 5 years professional experience as a Graphic Designer minimum. Outdoor or fashion industry marketing team or creative agency experience preferred.

• A link to a portfolio of work demonstrative of design fundamentals layout chops and creative sensibilities required in resume or application.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of industry and market requirements; design appropriate graphics and create appropriate content for target consumers and retailers that result in sales growth for the company.

• Excellence in Adobe CS (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effect Premier etc.) Apple Keynote and MS Office Suite (PowerPoint Word etc.) and Figma with the ability to envision a finished product and execute accordingly.

• Strong motion design skills and ability to maintain and progress MHW brand motion behaviors (speed/personality/pacing) utilizing Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier.

• Possess basic hands-on graphic skills such as drawing cutting measuring along with excellence and proficiency in typographic hierarchy grid systems editorial layout and custom icon creation for strategic brand solutions.

• Must have an excellent understanding and critical attention to detail for print digital production and color.

• High level of ownership of responsibilities forward thinker always working towards elevating brand opportunities.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize focus and problem solve in an entrepreneurial deadline-driven environment.

• Exceptional communication skills in order to work with remote team seamlessly.

• Experience in related outdoor or sporting industry is beneficial. A strong connection to and understanding of outdoor mountain activities a plus (bouldering climbing skiing snowboarding trail running)

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#Hybrid

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Material job duties that will be considered in evaluating criminal convictions post-conditional offer of employment include cash handling working with minors servicing the public and access to customers confidential information.

Salary Range: $81400 - $136000

*Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors including what the market is paying a candidates capabilities and skills years of experience and internal equity.

At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical social/emotional financial career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical dental vision life Insurance disability flexible spending accounts health savings account and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident critical illness hospital indemnity and legal services). In addition Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.