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netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.)

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.) | Graphic Designer

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.), Culver City, California, United States,


Role: Graphic Designer III Location: Culver City, CA Duration: 6 months contract (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Custom Hardware Graphic Designer

Role Objective: Create visual designs and mechanical files for custom Beats hardware.

Role Summary: Work cross-functionally with product, brand marketing & the global influencer team to create graphic hardware designs & mechanical files for all custom Beats audio products. Customs are bespoke creations intended to inspire the world’s greatest athletes, artists and musicians - they cannot be purchased by consumers.

The Role: • Design • Translate the visions of our partners and brand into impactful graphics and designs for Beats hardware that stand out on the world's biggest stages • Inform graphics, color & finish across all non-commercial Beats hardware • Output quick-turn, high-volume designs & mechanicals which meet the requirements of provided creative briefs • Create high-fidelity mockups and 3D renderings of Beats hardware • Develop digital design assets for programs within brand guidelines and manufacturing capabilities • Design internal and external facing pitch decks and presentations for partner and leadership review • Produce and oversee mechanical files for all Beats customs • Ability to convert artwork into vector format • Development & Innovation • Review hardware samples and provide detailed feedback to ensure all products meet Apple’s quality standards • Research and stay up to date on current design and competitor trends • Foster a culture of innovative hardware design & continuously push new ideas which can be applied to Beats products - colors, finishes, treatments, graphic application methods… • Work directly with local suppliers to innovate, problem solve & develop custom Beats hardware alongside the product team

Qualifications: • Expertise in digital design software (Creative Suite). • Highly adaptive, able to identify issues and proactively problem solve. • Profound understanding of fashion, elevated craft, and high taste level. • Understanding of how 2D graphics can be applied to curved surfaces. • Drive execution, foster innovation and collaborate well with others. • Ability to interpret written creative briefs and output graphic designs. • Ability to juggle multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and change priorities rapidly as required by the business. • Calm under pressure while exuding competence with a “can do” attitude. • Communicates effectively (written and oral) with all cross functional contacts (internal and external). • Strong writing and presentation skills. • Excellent eye for design, typography, layout & color. • Passion for a brand that moves fast and shapes culture.

Experience: • 5+ years of graphic design experience • Experience working within culturally leading brand(s) • Understanding of make and manufacturing process • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred • Graphic design background required