Graphic Designer (Apparel + Product Development) Job at The MRL Group in Fort La

Graphic Designer (Apparel + Product Development)

This range is provided by The MRL Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr

This is a hybrid role and requires you to be in the Ft Lauderdale office 2-3 days a week. We are not open to relocation at this time.

Are you a creative and talented individual looking to be an integral part of an exciting, fast-paced, growing company? Will you bring your unique perspective, explosive imagination, and edge to our creative team? Then this might be the opportunity for you.

The MRL Group is an industry-leading distributor of corporate identity promotional merchandise, advertising specialty products, promotional items, custom apparel, POS, POP displays, custom manufacturing, and overseas sourcing. We have a strong team environment with talented people dedicated to our client’s brand, values, and objectives. We act as an extension of our clients' organization to deliver comprehensive solutions which achieve results, exceed expectations, and create success. We are looking for a Graphic Designer with unique skills specializing in apparel and product development of creative and trendy merchandise to present to clients.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Vector Illustration and Logo Design: Ability to produce or re-create illustrations, logos, and other vector-based artwork as per project needs, maintaining high accuracy and quality.
• Brand Guidelines and Creative Standards Application: Applies brand standards and guidelines to creative projects, ensuring consistency and innovation in typography, photography, color usage, and overall design.
• Conceptualization and Design Process Management: Proficient in conceptualizing and designing projects from initial idea to final production, managing timelines and resources effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Exhibits exceptional attention to detail, double-checking all work to ensure excellence and accuracy.
• Merchandise Design: Creative ability to design unique, on-brand merchandise tailored to the diverse needs of clients.
• Apparel Design: Demonstrates expertise in designing on-brand apparel that aligns with client objectives, considering market trends and functional requirements.
• Packaging Design: Skilled in creating visually compelling and structurally sound packaging designs.
• Presentation and Book Creation: Proficient in using Adobe InDesign to create polished presentations and professionally formatted books.
• Art Creation for Presentations: Ability to create custom artwork for client presentations with or without detailed briefs.
• Time Management and Organizational Skills: Manages competing demands effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs in a fast-paced environment.
• Foundational Design Knowledge: Deep understanding of color theory, typography, page layout, and overall design principles.
• Flexibility in Processes: Adapts to changing project requirements, implementing the best systems for seamless project completion.
• Deadline Management: Thrives under pressure, meeting deadlines without compromising on quality or creativity.
• Digital Illustration and Rendering: Strong skills in digital illustration and rendering are an added advantage.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• 3+ years of experience preferred with merchandise and apparel design.
• Proficiency with the following: Mac OS X, Windows 10, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Social Media skills a plus.
• Aptitude to think out-of-the-box and multi-task projects.
• Ability to work in a team player environment.
• Goal-oriented with superior work ethic and effective time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to adapt to changes and consistently balance competing demands.
• Ability to commute to the Fort Lauderdale office several days per week.

Overview of The MRL Group:

The MRL Group is proud to be a self-started, independently owned and operated full-service Promotional Advertising Agency. We were granted Inc. 5000 status in 2015 and 2022, and are an industry-awarded, boutique distributor of corporate-identity promotional merchandise, advertising specialty products, promotional items, custom apparel, point of purchase displays, and point of sale items located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The MRL Group is a fun and dynamic work environment, which is passionate about delivering well-designed, high-quality products that consistently exceed our customer’s expectations. Please feel free to review our company website www.mrlpromotions.com. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team!

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design and Art/Creative
• Industries: Marketing Services, Advertising Services, and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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