Apparel Graphic Designer

About the role

You'll serve as a key creative player on the retail team, designing unique and custom graphics for products that connect artists and fans in our iconic venues.

Responsibilities

• Create original designs, including logos and compositional graphics for apparel and other products.
• Produce 10--20 new styles per month in alignment with the creative direction of the product design team.
• Follow existing style guides to create new designs and accompanying style guides for packaging.
• Research current trends consistent with existing brand aesthetic to be incorporated into original artwork for the fan experience.
• Stay current with graphic design trends, tools, and product applications, while maintaining existing brand aesthetic.
• Collaborate with retail, marketing, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality end products.
• Communicate with product development team and vendors to ensure proper execution of prints and applications.
• Create CADs and tech packs to communicate graphic placement on garments.
• Audit and supply CADs for our e-commerce team as needed.
• Adjust vendor art and logos as required for various souvenir products.
• Design and prepare supplemental artwork for websites, banners, social media, in-store collateral, and product packaging.
• Create production-ready artwork for film output related to textile screen printing and other decorations methods.
• Proofread, compare, and verify the accuracy of all details, such as font type, graphic size, color, copy, and logo specifications for all jobs assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred
• Experience: 4+ years' graphic design experience required, preferably in fashion or lifestyle apparel
• Skills: 2+ years' designing apparel and soft goods, with practical knowledge of screen-printing and other decoration techniques
• Knowledge: Experience in retail product design and manufacturing required
• Tools: PDF and/or online portfolio is required

Qualifications

• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Understanding of country music and entertainment lifestyle and the OEG brand aesthetic
• Success working with cross-functional teams and adapting projects to evolving expectations
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent workstreams while meeting critical deadlines
• Working knowledge of printing best practices across various product mediums
• Proficiency with Adobe products (Photoshop and Illustrator) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support business needs

Benefits

Working in a corporate environment with individual workspaces and shared common areas which support focused work while encouraging regular interaction among colleagues. Moderate background noise typical of a collaborative office setting.