Graphic Designer II

Salary Range (annual): $60,000.00 to $70,000.00.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for the following development methods: 2D/3D graphic design research, ideation (brainstorming), concept/development design and refinement, layout/presentation, render proposals, graphic treatments/applications , and prepare design for manufacturing sheets (design sheets) which includes layout, detail callouts/drawings, and graphic treatment details/assets assembly; prototype sample analysis and revisions
• Work with Senior Graphic Designers on seasonal trend reports that aid development seasons and to identify new product opportunities. Furthermore, establishing “graphic guides” by collecting and updating relevant company process/limitations that will aid as guidelines for future reference and new employee onboarding
• Identify and propose projects that help and improve upon the department’s design, communication, and execution process. Including, projects that can aid with interdepartmental processes and methods
• Apply 2D/3D graphics within a structure design framework (or die-line) that considers cost, safety, printing size, manufacturing/printing limitations, feasibility, and market (trend) desirability for the following inflatable categories: watersports, furniture, toys, etc., also includes injection molded and metal frame products
• Utilize development methods in two main company sectors:
  New Product Development (NPD), which focuses on developing new catalog products;
  Original Design Manufacturing (ODM), which focuses on client-based modification request
• Collaborate with the Product Development team, such as Product Managers and associates, Product Design Manager, Product Design and Innovation Director, Industrial Designers, other Graphic Designers. Additionally, collaborate with other departments such as R&D, Sales, Business Development (Original Design Manufacturing) and Creative Service Team (branding, packaging, and catalogs)
• Continue to update/improve knowledge in relevant software and design related tools
• Participate in multidisciplinary environment/focus groups or surveys
• Maintain an organized file system for the department
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to and from all team members
• Follow directions and execute manufacturable based solutions, with detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn through curiosity, trial & error, teaching others, and sharing the latest trends, methods, and application relevant to the field of product graphic design
• Elevate assigned categories by staying up to date with market competition and trends
• Execute a proactive workflow to provide baseline projects ahead of the primary development season
• Cultivate a close partnership with Product Managers to stay current in your assigned categories internal strategies, market maps and matrices
• Teach other design members the nuances of your categories to diversify the team’s knowledge and create a designer backup system
• Help maintain and update the internal R&D design manual and all other processes and procedures used by the department
• Update the internal project tracker weekly with the most current information
• Identify and execute projects (style guides, design instructions) that help and improve the department’s design, communication, and execution process, including projects that can aid with interdepartmental processes and methods
• Skilled in the ability to use relevant Adobe Creative Suite software/render programs, i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, Keyshot
• Knowledgeable of manufacturing processes/application of graphic treatments and printing process on 3D structures; experience in inflatables or relevant products, e.g., watersports, outdoor toys, furniture, or pools is a plus, including, general knowledge high frequency welding or relevant process
• Skilled in analog/digital communications such as sketching and prototyping
• Ability to adhere to timelines, collaborate with all stakeholders respectively, and communicate effectively by presenting ideas in a visual interesting way that would gain support of the product development team…