Graphic Artist

Mad Engine Global LLC•Burbank, CA

1d•$0 - $80,000

About The Position

The Graphic Artist develops and implements creative, unique, and innovative graphic design concepts and solutions to strengthen brand image and promote company growth and global brand recognition. Working with multiple team members, the Graphic Artist helps develop the company’s image through graphics, images, spec sheets, garment hangtags, tradeshow exhibit graphics, and logos for apparel clients. The role involves researching trends, verbiage, embellishments, and printing techniques for target demographics; developing and presenting artwork; preparing graphics for submission; creating line sheets for presentations and catalogs; and sizing artwork for garments. The Graphic Artist collaborates with other artists, follows licensing rules and regulations, and regularly communicates project status and key metrics to the Art Director.

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of full-time in-house graphic design experience.
Ability to present concepts persuasively to the design and marketing team.
Successful 2-D design skills for the mass or commercial market.
Minimum software knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Knowledge of CS 4.0+ and Mac OSX Mavericks+.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized and flexible, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Ability to work as a team player, take criticism positively, and meet high standards.
Ability to focus on tasks for extended periods while also returning to interrupted projects without losing momentum.
Creativity, a progressive design approach, and eagerness to learn about the industry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field is highly preferred.
Webtach knowledge is a plus.
Two-way pattern-making experience is highly preferred.
Tech pack experience is a huge plus.
3-D rendering skills are a huge plus.

Responsibilities

Perform creative work requiring invention, imagination, originality, or artistic talent.
Research trends, verbiage, embellishments, and printing techniques for targeted demographics.
Use Photoshop and Illustrator to execute graphic ideas.
Review selling and design artwork for each account.
Collaborate with other artists on problem-solving, trends, and ideas.
Understand and follow Mad Engine license rules and regulations.
Process and submit graphics for submissions in a timely manner.
Create line sheets for presentations and catalogs.
Size artwork for garments.
Regularly communicate project and program status and key metrics to the Art Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.