Associate Graphic Designer (Apparel in Torrance)

Job Summary :

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of graphic design within owned apparel categories, including, but not limited to, concept, execution, re-creation, delineation, and presentation.

You will also be involved in creating high-quality digital assets to support the marketing and e-commerce teams.

This role does not have any direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• With direction from Creative Director, use advanced design skills to create original, innovative concepts and graphics that appropriately reflect the company’s design philosophy & standards
• Research and identify key trends, applications, techniques, and materials and interpret them into designs that are relevant to the Darc Sport customer
• Collaborate with apparel design team to create a relevant, cohesive assortment
• Produce and maintain line sheet for owned categories and work collectively with design team to cross-check accuracy prior to handoffs
• Create detailed technical drawings and specs for factory partners
• Conducts follow up of design process to include preparation of tech packs, sample requests, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) processes, communications with factories, etc.
• Reviews samples and clearly communicates comments, changes or approvals to ensure timely completion of each project
• Partner with cross-functional team members to ensure the integrity of designs is maintained during the product development process
• Meet all deliverable and timeline requirements according to business strategy and design calendar
• Mentor junior members of the team

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