Mindlance
Mindlance is hiring: Graphic Designer III (Custom Hardware Graphic Designer) in
Mindlance, Culver City, CA, United States, 90232
Job Details:
Job Title: Custom Hardware Graphic Designer
Location: Culver City, CA (Hybrid Onsite)
Duration: 6-Months (Potential To Extend)
Type: Full-time, Contract
Description:
Role Objective:
Create visual designs and mechanical les for custom hardware.
Role Summary:
Work cross-functionally with product, brand marketing & the global influencer team to create graphic hardware designs & mechanical les for all custom organization's 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 our client's hardware that stand out on the world's biggest stages
Inform graphics, color & nish across all non-commercial hardware
Output quick-turn, high-volume designs & mechanicals which meet the requirements of provided creative briefs
Create high-fidelity mockups and 3D renderings of 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 les for all customs
bility to convert artwork into vector format
Development & Innovation
Review hardware samples and provide detailed feedback to ensure all products meet organization'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 our client's products - colors, finishes, treatments, graphic application methods.
Work directly with local suppliers to innovate, problem solve & develop custom 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.
bility to interpret written creative briefs and output graphic designs.
bility 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
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans