Title: Women’s Global Graphic Design Associate
From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Volcom’s Women’s Global Graphic Design Associate is responsible for assisting the in-line and SMU design team from concept to production for all printable categories. The Design Assistant is responsible for the creation of techs, art pages, strike off approvals, ink color matching, lab dip approvals, and managing new fit/fabric development of our women’s line. This candidate will be extremely detail oriented in creating techs with accuracy, while managing multiple calendars and deadlines. They should have a strong understanding of screen printing, Illustrator and Photoshop file building and manipulation, and approval process for printable categories.
- Responsible for all art pages, techs, and approval of submits for men’s and youth printable categories. This includes art file creation, commenting on screen-print strike offs, ink colors, graphic placements, and lab dip submits
- Responsible for making comments to domestic and overseas factories through company PLM system
- Responsible for uploading and maintaining updates of all product design files in company PLM system
- Manage any new fits and fabrics for graphic tee bodies (limited, bi-yearly)
- Manage multiple calendars and deadlines with in-line and SMU product channels
- Work with Sr. Designers and Product Developers to get all design details approved during development process
- Proactive attitude during any down time to assist other designers on the team
- Strong knowledge of the marketplace, competitor product and the needs of the Volcom customer
- Current on market trends in and outside of our immediate space
- Travel as needed; factory visits, research appropriate markets, attend key meetings
- Ensure all responsibilities and calendar deadlines are met
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- 3+ years’ experience in design, preferably graphic design
- Degree in graphic design or equivalent work experience
- Creative, extremely detail oriented, and highly motivated team player
- Incredible attention to detail and highly organized
- Deadline driven
- Advanced ability with Mac OS
- Advanced ability with Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop
- Must have experience with Pantone Matching system
- Intermediate ability with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- This position requires full time hours out of our Costa Mesa location.
LIBERATED PERKS:
- Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
- Discounts on Liberated Merch
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
- 401k, including employer contribution
- Surf and Snow Team Building Days
- Summer Half Day Fridays
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $65k – $80k. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.
WeareanEqualOpportunityEmployerandallqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disabilitystatus, veteranstatus, sexualorientation, genderidentityoranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.