Columbia Sportswear
Product Graphic Designer II, Apparel and Accessories
Columbia Sportswear, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Beaverton, OR. In-office expectation is 3 days a week*.ABOUT THE POSITIONAs a Product Graphic Design II for Apparel and Accessories at Columbia Sportswear, you will design industry leading graphics for accessories including ballcap trims and head wear art using storytelling and graphic design skills. A passion for graphic design combined with strong trend and design concepts, presentation skills, calendar awareness and a collaborative mindset will allow you hands-on involvement in graphic development which supports seasonal accessories and equipment initiatives and go to market strategies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage with cross functional partners in apparel, surface and color design, production, merchandising, and manufacturing, and gain experience, skills and increased knowledge of Columbia design ethos, culture, products, and process. Understanding of fishing and hunting are a priority when designing for our Performance Fishing and Hunting assortments.HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCEResearch global graphic and headwear market trends and interpret target consumer needs for the outdoor marketplace, including hiking, fishing, and hunting. Participates in pre-season design discussion of seasonal trend application and cross functional collaboration. Understands our target consumer.
Create apparel, ballcap and headwear graphics that are industry leading, trend and outdoor focused that consistently incorporates powerful storytelling, emotional connectivity, and relevance. Graphics can also be applied to apparel.
Ability to apply and perform graphic design skills including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale through hand sketches and computer software that reflect Columbia design ethos.
Work with cross category design teams to provide design and concept boards to communicate seasonal concepts. Strong communication of the graphic category vision for seasonal trend, and graphic direction.
Develop and maintain open lines of communication with partners in design, merchandising, production, and product development. Be an active participant in team meetings, staff meetings, etc. as needed to ensure strong communication on all design, process and product related issues. Good communicator who takes responsibility for improving interpersonal and listening skills.
Collaborate with apparel, accessories, surface, and color design as well as merchandiser, production artist and developer to procure critical design information related to the development requirements of the artwork.
Work with color designer to apply seasonal colors to category graphics and manage pre-production assets of color.
Support process discipline and manage time expertly for graphic projects to ensure effective and efficient transfer of information at key gates and dates.
Responsible for pre-production graphic art delivered to trims design through strong organization, accuracy, and efficient transfer of information.
Support design leadership on seasonal strategies and execution as needed.
Supports department training as directed.
YOU AREPassionate about the outdoors communicated through brand elevating graphic designs.
Proactive and take initiative.
Able to react in a dynamic, creative environment and navigate ambiguity.
YOUHAVEBachelor's degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience specializing in appeal and accessories graphic design, textile design or related field.
Two to four years' experience in apparel and accessories graphic design.
Experience in the outdoor industry and apparel, headwear/ballcaps.
Understanding of fishing and hunting techniques which can be emulated in graphic art.
Strong knowledge of trends, illustrations and graphic design concepts and execution.
Design skills expressed through hand sketches and Adobe software. Solid knowledge of graphic applications, screen printing, ballcap patches, sublimation, and color separation techniques.
High proficiency with MAC environment and the Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Strong color aptitude.
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills as this role will interface with several cross-functional teams.
Assists in the coordination of information to ensure ongoing collaboration and program execution. Support and leads in process optimization and seeks out efficiencies.
Understands key business partner functions, including design and development processes, merchandising procedures, materials, and production techniques and has high-level knowledge of the product creation process.
Ability to self-manage and operate independently and with discretion. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
PORTFOLIO LINK OR WORK SAMPLES INCLUDED IN RESUME OR APPLICATION REQUIRED.
#LI-JC1#HybridThis job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.
Create apparel, ballcap and headwear graphics that are industry leading, trend and outdoor focused that consistently incorporates powerful storytelling, emotional connectivity, and relevance. Graphics can also be applied to apparel.
Ability to apply and perform graphic design skills including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale through hand sketches and computer software that reflect Columbia design ethos.
Work with cross category design teams to provide design and concept boards to communicate seasonal concepts. Strong communication of the graphic category vision for seasonal trend, and graphic direction.
Develop and maintain open lines of communication with partners in design, merchandising, production, and product development. Be an active participant in team meetings, staff meetings, etc. as needed to ensure strong communication on all design, process and product related issues. Good communicator who takes responsibility for improving interpersonal and listening skills.
Collaborate with apparel, accessories, surface, and color design as well as merchandiser, production artist and developer to procure critical design information related to the development requirements of the artwork.
Work with color designer to apply seasonal colors to category graphics and manage pre-production assets of color.
Support process discipline and manage time expertly for graphic projects to ensure effective and efficient transfer of information at key gates and dates.
Responsible for pre-production graphic art delivered to trims design through strong organization, accuracy, and efficient transfer of information.
Support design leadership on seasonal strategies and execution as needed.
Supports department training as directed.
YOU AREPassionate about the outdoors communicated through brand elevating graphic designs.
Proactive and take initiative.
Able to react in a dynamic, creative environment and navigate ambiguity.
YOUHAVEBachelor's degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience specializing in appeal and accessories graphic design, textile design or related field.
Two to four years' experience in apparel and accessories graphic design.
Experience in the outdoor industry and apparel, headwear/ballcaps.
Understanding of fishing and hunting techniques which can be emulated in graphic art.
Strong knowledge of trends, illustrations and graphic design concepts and execution.
Design skills expressed through hand sketches and Adobe software. Solid knowledge of graphic applications, screen printing, ballcap patches, sublimation, and color separation techniques.
High proficiency with MAC environment and the Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Strong color aptitude.
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills as this role will interface with several cross-functional teams.
Assists in the coordination of information to ensure ongoing collaboration and program execution. Support and leads in process optimization and seeks out efficiencies.
Understands key business partner functions, including design and development processes, merchandising procedures, materials, and production techniques and has high-level knowledge of the product creation process.
Ability to self-manage and operate independently and with discretion. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
PORTFOLIO LINK OR WORK SAMPLES INCLUDED IN RESUME OR APPLICATION REQUIRED.
#LI-JC1#HybridThis job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.