Graphic Designer Job at American Advertising Federation in Doral

About Us

We are a nationally recognized designer and manufacturer of outdoor recreation products sold under the brands PoolCandy, AirCandy, YardCandy, and SnowCandy. Take a look at our product line at www.PoolCandy.net!

We design all our products in Miami, Florida and manufacture them overseas. Our products are sold in most national retailers such as Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Macy's, and Walmart, just to name a few.

We are seeking a talented designer to work alongside our product development and art team through every stage of our product design – from concept design to prototype and production – then ultimately seeing the products you work on become available on a national retail store shelf. The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work that demonstrates their experience in product design and photo editing.

This is an on-site position in our Miami Office.

Responsibilities

1. Convert rough product ideas into visual prototypes (e.g., sketches, layout drafts, renders) to illustrate concepts for creative reviews.
2. Participate in generating new product ideas.
3. Prepare visually appealing sales presentations.
4. Contribute to designing catalogs and all marketing materials.
5. Assist the product development team in executing photoshoots, including helping on set and post-production photo editing.
6. Stay current with fashion and product trends in the marketplace.

Skills

1. Strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
2. Exceptional skills in the Adobe Creative Suite. Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign are required.
3. Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
4. Must be an outstanding designer with a clear grasp of layout, color theory, and typography.
5. Strong photo editing skills.
6. Ability to communicate concepts and ideas.
7. A keen eye for aesthetics and details.
8. Ability to work, communicate, and collaborate in a team environment.
9. Ability to maintain the integrity of design amidst fast turnaround times and high expectations.
10. Creative, enthusiastic, and hard-working.
11. Video and photography skills are a plus, but not required.
12. 2-5 years of experience in graphic design.