Senior Graphic Designer

Dunlop Manufacturing•Benicia, CA

3d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc. , a fast-growing manufacturer at the heart of the music industry, is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our creative team in Benicia, CA . In this role, you will be responsible for conceiving and developing the core creative ideas that fuel Dunlop’s global marketing. Your creativity will influence Dunlop’s brand perception as it applies to product lines such as Tortex®, MXR®, Cry Baby®, Dunlop® and more. You’ll work closely with the Art Director and supporting creative team to create award-winning branding, packaging, print, environmental, POP, and digital design projects. In joining the Dunlop in-house design team you will collaborate with iconic rock artists, past and present—including Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Tool, Eddie Van Halen, Green Day, Iron Maiden, Jack White, Tom Morello and Slash. Our team also collaborates with outside agencies, illustrators, artists, and brands including Pendleton, Supreme, Shepard Fairey, John Van Hamersveld, ilovedust, and One Horse Town.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
4–7+ years of professional design experience in an agency or in-house studio environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in print, packaging, digital and motion design
Demonstrates a mastery of branding, typography, layout, and color theory
Proven experience in executing dynamic marketing campaigns in print and digital
Wide understanding of printing techniques
Solid understanding of point of purchase design principles
Experience with trade show and exhibition design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Receptive to feedback with the ability to iterate and refine creative work
Exceptional time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Advanced in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
For consideration, please provide a link to your digital portfolio.

Nice To Haves

Passion for guitar or music is a definite plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead creative contributor driving Dunlop’s marketing campaigns across print and digital
Design award-winning packaging for consumer electronic products and musical accessories
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and launch industry-leading music products
Work closely with Art Director and Creative Director to design electronic products for iconic rock artists, past and present
Collaborate with the Creative Director and Art Director on title sequences for product demos, short films, and social media content
Create presentations for executive leadership, as well as external artists and management teams
Maintain and evolve brand consistency across Dunlop’s 2,000+ product catalog
Proactively research music industry trends, as well as broader design, photography, and visual culture trends
Partner with world-class external agencies, illustrators, artists and brand collaborators
Oversee projects from concept through final execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail
Work closely with photographers, video editors, print and web production artists
Mentor junior designers and share expertise to strengthen the overall creative team
Participate in weekly project status meetings, marketing meetings, and collaborative creative sessions