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This job contributes to REI’s success by designing and preparing print & pattern layouts for REI Co-op and Co-op Cycles brand products ensuring execution and delivery. Takes direction from the Sr Print Designer and follows REI brand guidelines and ensures that design elements are consistently applied and meet concept direction and guidance. Accountable for the development and execution of textile print and pattern designs in support of REI Co-op Brand and Co-op Cycle products.
Your Planning & Navigating Requirements
- Create new, original print and pattern designs across a wide range of products for target market.
- Manages deadlines and project details through regular and ongoing communication with Sr Print Designer and Print & Color Manager, assuring timely and accurate execution of artwork.
- Prepares and presents concepts to Sr Print Designer for approval.
- Prepares and presents mill-ready artwork, within production limitations, to the Sr Print Designer for approval.
- Collaborates and communicates with appropriate department personnel to confirm and complete tasks.
- Meets deadlines for assigned projects.
Bring your passion and expertise
- Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years experience in print and pattern design
- Advanced skills in current Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator
- Experience with NED graphics
- Experience converting print files to mill ready art
- Experience working in a Mac based network environment
- Demonstrated knowledge in creating print/pattern communications through hand render artwork
- Ability to gather interpret and apply market trends.
- Ability to follow brand guidelines and employ technical skills and knowledge to check for accuracy and consistency in layout and print formatting.
- Ability to organize, multitask and prepare accurate files.
- Actively participates and collaborates with others on one’s own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals.
- Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well in order to produce quality work.
- Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals.
- Clearly conveys and accurately receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations.
Please include your portfolio or website link with your application
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As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.
The pay for this role is: $72900 – $116800 per year .