Senior Graphic Designer - Stickers & Graphics

Jazwares Careers • Culver City, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Graphic Designer collaborates with cross-functional teams across designated brands in designing Sticker Guide art including character art, prints and graphic compositions for consumer products. This role is responsible for assisting in the conceptualization, design, and execution of assets for attention-grabbing designs using color, graphics, and typography to create Sticker Guide assets that resonate with our target markets. The senior graphic designer influences all consumer facing design initiatives for outbound licensed products. This role acts as a support for the senior leadership within the team, and a mentor and trainer for junior staff.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in graphic design or illustration
• Strong graphic design skills and conceptual skills
• An eye for innovation and creativity
• Able to make strategic, well-informed decisions and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive and professional relationships
• Effective and efficient visual, verbal, and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of consumer production printing processes (color and material limitations)
• Exhibit interest and proactively gains knowledge of the current trends/innovations as well as an understanding the competitive marketplace in the lifestyle genre/consumer product industry
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, AI Design)
• Able to work cross functionally and reciprocally with multiple departments
• Able to work independently or collaboratively
• Self-Motivated
• Proficient project management skills
• Knowledge of materials and multiple manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of working with licensed brands
• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills
• Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrates a strong design sense, including a well-developed sense of aesthetics
• Can easily adapt to shifting priorities, and can manage multiple priorities at one time, while also demonstrating vigilance in keeping projects moving forward and hitting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective problem solver and critical thinker; proactive in resolving issues
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fashion design, art, illustration design or other related field is a plus.
• Experience creating style guides is a plus
• Experience in the consumer product categories such as apparel, stationary, bags, footwear, beauty and more preferred
• Experience in a global company

Responsibilities

• Support the product Design Manager throughout the design process (including brainstorming, design, prototype development, and production)
• Develop innovative designs (print patterns and graphic compositions) that are up-to-date with current trends while also maintaining the aesthetics and brand integrity
• Produce mood boards, trend-boards, that communicate design-direction and insights
• Collaborate to develop and implement strategies across design collections
• Collaborate closely with internal cross functional teams to ensure all content is on brand and consistent in terms of style, quality, tone, and voice
• Prep final files for production to be shared with licensing partners
• Maintain Sticker Guide document layout and organization of graphic assets on Google Drive
• Responsible for managing timeline requirements and maintaining schedule to support production independently
• Able to multi-task on several priorities ensure development milestones are met
• Ensure designs accurately represent the company’s brand
• Lead communication with outside vendors to execute projects as needed
• Complete mock-up designs using appropriate computer software as needed
• Follow workflow and sign-off protocols to ensure final deliverables are error-free

Benefits

• Basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children
• Employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals
• Short and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Time Off for vacation and sick leave
• Opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree