Artworx Lead Designer & Project Coordinator

Aravaipa • Phoenix, AZ

4d • $22 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aravaipa Artworx is the creative design and production division of Aravaipa Running specializing in creating wooden laser engraved awards and commemorative pieces of art used to celebrate a hard earned accomplishment on the trail. In order to produce outstanding products and function at the highest level of customer service, we rely on the design output of our Artworx Design Team.

The Artworx Lead Designer & Project Coordinator serves as the primary full-time designer for the team while acting as the central hub for project workflow. They will produce the majority of the final product designs and ensure our part-time designers are assigned clear tasks to meet production deadlines.

They will consistently collaborate with the entire Artworx design and production team. From client communication and concept development to prototype execution and final design approvals, the Lead Designer & Project Coordinator will be engaged on every level of the project.

This position includes manipulating digital modeling software, adjusting designs to manufacturing and price point specifications, prototyping designs before production, and seeking feedback from the production team.

This role is full time and hybrid and will be required to work in the office with the team 2-3 days per week. Remote work, from home, is acceptable for the rest of the week. Due to the hybrid nature of the role, we are seeking candidates that live in the greater Phoenix area.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or similar design tools
• Knowledge of LightBurn software a plus (laser cutter software for wood engraving)
• Ability to interpret creative direction and translate the idea into a finished product
• Operate in a highly collaborative environment
• Collaborate with a team of designers effectively on multiple projects to meet company and customer standards of quality and reliability
• Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with co-workers and clients

Responsibilities

• Translate a conceptual solution into a digital design
• Works with Artworx Production Manager to adjust designs as needed for final design
• Incorporate changes recommended by clients into the final design
• Review designs for errors before sending project to production
• Assist in bringing newly designed concepts through the prototype stage
• Act as the creative "traffic controller" by assigning projects to part-time designers based on their strengths and current deadlines
• Meet with clients (Aravaipa Race Directors & Outside Clients) to determine the scope of a project
• Weekly communication with the design team regarding their design progress to meet deadlines and ensure production can begin as planned
• Adhere to design standards and company policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed