Graphic Designer
Job Location:
Las Vegas, NV - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Las Vegas NV
FEATURE has been providing iconic limited-edition footwear high-end apparel and accessories for over a decade. Starting as a small sneaker store in Chinatown near the Las Vegas strip we took a passion for sneaker culture and turned it into a movement of art fashion cultivating premium menswear from all over the globe. Were home to over 120 of the most exclusive top-tier brands from Nike and Stone Island to Off-White and Comme des Garçons including our private label brand of essential cut and sew apparel. At FEATURE were in a never-ending pursuit of the latest and greatest niche brands and are always evolving while offering some of the most exclusive limited-release products in the world. We are now rapidly expanding with the success of our online store and growing retail presence. Our locations include our flagship store at Wynn Las Vegas our original store in Chinatown Las Vegas and retail locations in Calabasas Studio City and San Diego California as well as Scottsdale Arizona.
The Graphic Designer plays a key role in bringing the FEATURE brand to life through innovative design across product development retail experiences marketing initiatives and brand collaborations. This position is responsible for developing original graphics and creative assets for FEATURE private label collections collaborative products retail activations and marketing campaigns while ensuring consistency with the FEATURE brand identity and partner brand standards.
Working cross-functionally with Product Development Brand Marketing Retail Operations Creative Leadership and external brand partners the Graphic Designer supports the creative process from concept through production by developing production-ready artwork creating technical design documentation reviewing product samples and delivering compelling visual solutions that elevate the FEATURE brand. This role exercises sound creative judgment while balancing creativity production feasibility licensing requirements partner brand standards and business objectives.
- Design original graphics for FEATURE private label apparel footwear headwear accessories home goods and seasonal collections.
- Develop graphics colorways material layouts and branding elements for collaborative products and footwear projects.
- Support the cut-and-sew development process by creating graphics artwork placement guides trims labels patches and other visual design elements.
- Create packaging hang tags labels stickers and other branded materials supporting FEATURE products.
- Develop mood boards concept presentations and visual inspiration for seasonal collections collaborations and special projects.
- Research fashion footwear art streetwear and cultural trends to inspire innovative product and brand concepts.
- Create detailed tech packs production-ready artwork packages and supporting documentation that clearly communicate design intent to vendors and manufacturing partners.
- Prepare production files that meet vendor specifications and manufacturing requirements.
- Coordinate artwork deliverables to support seasonal calendars sampling timelines and production deadlines.
- Communicate directly with domestic and international vendors manufacturers and production partners regarding artwork revisions specifications approvals and production questions.
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with domestic and international vendors manufacturers licensors and brand partners to support timely product development and accurate execution of approved designs.
- Review strike-offs Pantone colors embroidery samples print samples trims labels patches and other production proofs to ensure quality consistency and adherence to approved designs.
- Participate in collaborative sample reviews with Creative Leadership and Product Development providing recommendations regarding graphics colors materials branding and overall execution.
- Incorporate feedback into artwork and provide final graphic approvals once design requirements have been satisfied.
- Review production samples to verify graphics artwork placement colors branding and overall execution accurately reflect approved designs.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external brand partners on collaborative product and marketing initiatives.
- Interpret and apply partner brand guidelines licensing requirements and creative standards across all design work.
- Ensure collaborative products and marketing materials meet both FEATURE and partner approval requirements.
- Develop presentations mockups and visual concepts for internal reviews executive presentations collaboration pitches and partner meetings.
- Design creative assets supporting retail stores product launches marketing campaigns and brand activations.
- Create window graphics environmental graphics vinyl decals signage point-of-purchase displays branded merchandise event graphics and promotional materials.
- Design logos and visual identities for branded events activations and special projects.
- Develop digital and print assets supporting product launches presentations retail communications and promotional initiatives.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the FEATURE brand identity and ensure consistency across all creative work.
- Protect the integrity of the FEATURE brand and partner brands by ensuring all creative work complies with applicable brand standards licensing requirements and approval processes.
- Present creative concepts mood boards and visual inspiration throughout the design and development process.
- Collaborate with Product Development Brand Marketing Retail Operations and other departments to develop creative solutions that support company objectives.
- Maintain organized design files artwork libraries templates and creative assets to support efficient collaboration and future use.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapt to evolving business priorities by contributing to new initiatives cross-functional projects and special assignments that support FEATUREs continued growth and success.
- Travel occasionally to retail locations vendor meetings collaboration meetings trade shows factories photoshoots and other business-related events as business needs require.
Success in this role includes:
- Delivering creative work that reflects FEATUREs brand identity and quality standards.
- Meeting established project deadlines while effectively managing multiple priorities.
- Producing accurate production files tech packs and supporting documentation.
- Maintaining consistency with internal and partner brand standards.
- Collaborating professionally with internal teams vendors manufacturers and external brand partners.
- Demonstrating creativity accountability attention to detail and sound design judgment.
- Contributing innovative ideas that enhance FEATURE products collaborations retail experiences and customer engagement.
- Four (4) or more years of professional graphic design experience.
- Experience designing apparel footwear accessories or consumer products preferred.
- Experience creating production-ready artwork tech packs and technical design documentation preferred.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign.
- Experience working with vendors manufacturers and production partners preferred.
- Background or interest in fashion footwear streetwear or lifestyle brands preferred.
- Creative thinking and visual problem-solving
- Strong understanding of typography composition color theory and layout
- Apparel graphics and product design
- Technical design documentation and production file preparation
- Knowledge of print production and product decoration methods
- Understanding of brand guidelines and licensing requirements
- Organization and project management
- Communication and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and initiative
- Accountability and sound judgment
- Passion for fashion footwear design and contemporary culture
- PTO Policy
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee discount on most FEATURE merchandise
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Frequent use of a computer keyboard mouse and standard office equipment.
- Ability to visually inspect artwork production proofs color samples and product samples with close attention to detail including accurate color differentiation.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds of product samples displays marketing materials or design resources.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person by telephone video conference and email.
- Ability to travel occasionally for business-related meetings retail visits collaboration projects photoshoots trade shows and other company events.
This position is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional travel to retail locations warehouses vendor meetings collaboration meetings photoshoots trade shows factories and other business-related events. The role requires frequent collaboration with internal teams and external business partners in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities qualifications or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify assign or remove duties and responsibilities or to change work assignments at any time to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
FEATURE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employment decisions are based on qualifications merit business needs and applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
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About Company
Fashion, music, and art are the three pillars of the FEATURE DNA. Our small sneaker store has grown into a full-fledged fashion collective home to over 120 premium brands, including Nike, Jordan, Adidas, and our in-house private label FEATURE.
