Sr. Apparel Graphic Designer

Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid)

Reports to: Product Team

Employment Type: 6 Month Limited Duration Contract

About Parks Project

Parks Project takes the concept of giving back to nature and applies a dash of environmental social enterprise. As a for profit business, we use the sale of an array of apparel and accessories to connect consumers with parks. At Parks Project, we believe we can leave parks better than we found them, so we’re committed to restoring habitats through education and funding projects in the park. To date, we have given over $2,600,000 to parklands.

Description

We are seeking a talented and creative designer with a background in graphic design and an eye for trend to join our team on a limited duration 6 month, 40 Hour a week contract. This contract has the potential to become a full-time, non-contracted position. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors and a keen eye for design aesthetics. As a designer at Parks Project, you will collaborate closely with our product development team and merchant to produce beautiful graphics for our apparel and accessories. From concept development to final execution, you will play a pivotal role in translating ideas into compelling visual assets that resonate with our customers. The ability to think creatively, work collaboratively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential. If you're a self-motivated individual with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and versatility, we'd love to hear from you!

What Will You Be Doing?

Collaborate with our product team in bringing capsule concepts to life and own the creative process of idea creation
Gain an understanding of the Parks Project customer to attain artwork that portrays the Parks Project style and pushes boundaries
Have a large network of graphic designers and artists to work with
Create and distribute graphic briefs to artists
Clear communication with artists to achieve the intended style and design direction for all over prints and graphics.
Proficient in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) with the ability to not only lead other artists but also independently create sketches and graphics, demonstrating a hands-on approach to visual ideation and execution.
Develop cutting edge prints and graphics based on industry trends, nature and our brand mission + values
Manage an art budget and report the budget status monthly
Executing seasonal graphic concepts for a range of categories while managing multiple product seasons in accordance with the time & action calendar due dates
Strong understanding of apparel and accessories design to execute print, color and palette trends
An expert in photoshop and illustrator with the ability to offer detailed CADs, accurate pattern and print scales, and adjust pattern and graphics as needed by development for executionary purposes
Own logo, packaging and trims design as needed
Creating CADs for new silhouette development, create and prepare artwork for mockups and production
Have the knowledge and ability to rework artwork as needed based on comments for development and production execution
Happily work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, accept feedback from the team, and offer creative solutions to any roadblocks in the development of the design
An understanding and appreciation of nature and our national parks to actualize nature-inspired collections

What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Graphic Design or Illustration, or related experience
3-6 years experience in design and well-versed in graphic design, preferably for a global retailer
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Ability to identify and interpret relevant fashion trends into the brand handwriting
A strong curiosity and confidence to push boundaries and bring new ideas to the table
Ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented with the agility to work on multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced, structured environment
A positive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
A portfolio is required with application for consideration

In Office Expectations:

Expected to be able to go into the Culver City office at least one day a week
Casual attire (Parks Project gear is cool and always encouraged!)

Parks Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Sr. Apparel Graphic Designer