Lead Graphic Designer

Pure Hockey•Holliston, MA

21h

About The Position

Pure Hockey is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer who can lead consistent executions of all digital & print marketing deliverables, as well as assist in logo vectorization & apparel mockups. The role requires creativity, excellent project management skills and a strong understanding of brand identity and brand communications. The Graphic Designer will be able to visualize and create the look-and-feel of our business via our own lifestyle apparel, print ads, online ads, store signage, etc.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in digital graphic design
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
Must be able to manage multiple projects in a high energy, rapidly evolving environment.
Knowledge and understanding of design concepts and techniques, as well as working within a brand system and style guides.
Ability to share and work as a collaborative team player in a demanding environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience leading design critiques with actionable feedback
Excellent design and typography skills
Collaboration, attention to detail and a deadline-driven mindset are a must.
Portfolio required

Nice To Haves

Hockey knowledge a plus
Experience with screen print a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Understand Pure Hockey’s design language and brand standards to implement across all graphic production.
Work with multiple departments to execute design needs in a demanding environment.
Create brand-specific graphics around product launches, which meet display and size requirements across all social, web, and print platforms.
Possess strong typography, layout, and design hierarchy skills.
Generate graphics for web and print based media, while recognizing the difference between CMYK and RGB; understand bleeds and trim lines for print graphics.
Create images for social media and e-mail platforms as requested.
Create graphic apparel designs with an understanding of screen printing, composition, and color.
Partner with the Team Sales department to help design and develop team sales orders including creating realistic samples for uniforms, jerseys, tees, and sweats, etc.
Communicate and efficiently place orders with print and sign companies.
Perform other graphic design requests and projects as needed.