Graphic Designer 2

Job Title: Graphic Designer 2

Job Type: Contract-Onsite

Location: Beaverton, OR, 97005

Duration: 5 Months

Shift: 9am to 5pm (M-F)

Job Description

Job Title: Graphic Designer 2

Job Type: Contract-Onsite

Location: Beaverton, OR, 97005

Duration: 5 Months

Shift: 9am to 5pm (M-F)

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Senior Graphic Designer in Women’s Running Apparel to help define the future of Running and Company.

They play a key role in the conceptualization, design, and development of apparel graphics and branding elements. These designers have an affinity for world-building and storytelling through graphic design, integrating narrative elements that resonate with consumers and athletes.

MUST include a Portfolio - trim developments, trim pieces they've designed, storytelling, collection looks - graphics across a season

Must Haves:

• 5 YOE in Graphic Design for graphic icon creation
• Creating schematics, Visual center creation
• Illustrator, photoshop

Nice to Haves:

• 2 YOE in apparel graphics
• Strong storytelling
• Figma, Viscom, Ai

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years' experience of graphic design, preferably in product creation or in an agency
• Well-curated portfolio showcasing a variety of projects that demonstrate a strong, effective methodology for research, inspiration, design development, problem solving, process, and final execution.
• Working directly with a diverse range of consumers/athletes*.
• Contribution to the initiation, development and implementation of in-depth research leading to distinct product story-telling.
• Well informed and stays connected to sport, cultural and graphic design trends.
• Advancing knowledge of product design, including ideation, development, specification, and final execution of designs that balance innovation, performance, and style.
• High Degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a must, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop
• Creatively agile and adept in innovative thinking, visioning and problem solving.
• Expert narrative development and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver project presentations to Senior leadership and External Partners
• A deep understanding of Typography, Color Theory, Brand Identity, and Design Principles
• Excelling communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Must have a passion for storytelling and the ability to translate narratives into compelling visual elements that can translate to product
• Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product and team excellence
• A proven ability to present design concepts and strategies to key stakeholders, articulating the vision and rationale behind creative decisions.