Sun Bum
Sun Bum is hiring: Graphic Designer in Encinitas
Sun Bum, Encinitas, CA, US
POSITION Graphic Designer US In 2010, we started making sun care products to protect ourselves, our families and our friends from the damaging rays of the sun. Since then, we’ve grown and expanded into hair care and lip care products, and even launched Baby Bum, our rad plant-based baby skin care line. Along the way, we’ve been building an amazing, like-minded global community of friends that encourage us and help us be better. Today, we are looking for a few more talented and passionate people to join our crew – not for the money or the awesome location to live and work, but for the opportunity to change the world a little with us. Summary: We’re looking for an enthusiastic, detail oriented and well-rounded Graphic Designer to support our Design team, working from conception to production with a strong sense of brand identity. Experience and performance include layout, packaging, print collateral and campaign support. The Designer must be able to articulately present their creative decision-making and take/apply direction given to them by team leaders. They must be a team player who collaborates cross-functionally to find the best solution possible for the business on any given project. While Designers are not solely responsible for managing their workload, they are expected to consistently communicate with Project Managers to ensure that their projects remain on schedule, on brand and on budget. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Concept, design and produce thorough brand and product visual communications with team Tech pack design experience Take projects from concept to final execution on or before deadline Responsible for maintaining global brand consistency across all visual communications Understand design and execution of brand environments including but not limited to: Print/outdoor, print collateral, digital, packaging and events. Illustrative ability to produce on brand assets based on direction and reference Be knowledgeable of industry trends, social demographics and best practices Strong understanding of brand strategy and formulas Detail oriented organization and filing within designated parameters Build physical mock-ups of final files using appropriate substrates in various mediums Participate in meetings to discuss efficient linear strategic design production strategy of projects when necessary Efficiently develop visual guides and inspiration for team discussion and presentations, including concept sketches, color composites, illustration and digital renders based on direction Perform research and intent for projects in various aspects Thorough and thoughtful, utilizing strong inspiration and reference material prior to execution Provide positive support as workflow dictates and is assigned Have knowledge/passion for brand design, iconography, typography, packaging, photography, color and layout Experience creating logos and iconography Visually communicate detailed and formulaic concepts and graphic approaches Present designs and concepts to leadership on a regular basis Required Skills / Experience / Competencies: 3-5 years of relevant experience in graphic design Possess a strong graphic design background, including having excellent understanding of color theory, light logic, typography, iconography, layout, fundamentals and composition Extensive proficiency with Mac OS Extensive proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop Must be familiar with image compression, file correction, and optimization techniques Experiencing in proofing, pre-flighting, preparing and press-checking files for production Must understand brand strategy Must work well within a fast-paced environment, and keep your cool while juggling multiple projects Ability to work within provided structure, receive and execute direction with an attention to design fundamentals, brand structure and production schedules Must have great verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, and be an overall team player Other duties as reasonably directed Other Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies: Asana Project Management Microsoft Office Suite Adobe XD Sketch Artificial Intelligence Experience Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will. Compensation: $69,200-$98,380 DOE + Full-time Benefits Package