Sr. Graphic Designer - Hydro Flask

Steel Technology•Bend, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO , Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to help shape and elevate our brand across physical, digital, retail, and campaign touchpoints. This position will work within multiple areas, playing an essential role in the creative look and feel of our marketing efforts through design and art direction that supports the brand. This role combines exceptional design craft with strategic thinking, translating brand vision into compelling visual storytelling that resonates with consumers globally. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about culture, sport, music, fashion, and design, with the ability to create work that is both creatively ambitious and commercially effective. They thrive in collaborative environments, can lead projects independently, and bring a strong point of view while remaining open to feedback and iteration. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and engaged listener who approaches challenges with a positive, solutions-driven perspective. They lead by example, actively supporting and elevating those around them to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Requirements

Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and visual execution.
Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, and visual storytelling.
Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications, or a related field.
5+ years of professional graphic design experience at an agency or in-house creative team.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and with Figma.
Experience designing across multiple mediums including digital, print, retail, environmental graphics, packaging, and social content.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Graphic design experience within apparel, footwear, consumer products, sports, lifestyle, or fashion brands.
Consumer-facing product brand and/or lifestyle brand experience.
Experience working with global consumer brands.
Motion design, After Effects, or 3D visualization skills.
Understanding of retail environments and experiential design.
Knowledge of production processes across print, packaging, and environmental graphics.
Passion for sport, culture, fashion, music, and emerging creative trends.

Responsibilities

Lead internal concepting and design in order to deliver engaging, on-brand marketing assets (digital/print/photo/video/experience).
Lead design projects from concept through final execution, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship at every stage.
Translate consumer insights, cultural trends, and business objectives into compelling creative solutions.
Work with internal teams (marketing, eComm, Retail, Product, Tradeshow, Social Media) to concept and create engaging and on-brand marketing collateral
Collaborate with third party vendors to concept and complete creative marketing assets.
Work closely with production designer to achieve on-time project delivery and efficiency.
Attend weekly internal project meetings and maintain status report tracking for all deliverables.
Ensure that creative adheres to brand guidelines.
Lead brand-appropriate design for all internal projects.
Assist with production design, as needed.
Recommend brand asset updates and usage guidelines.
Support production of digital and print creative assets.
Assist with vendor selection, production processes and proofing/press checks (on-site assistance, as needed).
Engage with vendors to concept and fulfill creative project requests.
Mentor Junior designers and review design work.
Contribute to a culture of creative excellence.