Job Purpose: The Graphic Designer is responsible for the design of creative solutions and production services pertaining to the Marketing and Communication needs of Escalade Sports and its category leading brands.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Create the design and approach of all printed advertising, promotional, and marketing materials including but not limited to annual catalogs, publications, advertisements, point-of-sale materials, point-of-purchase displays, packaging, email templates and large format printing such as banners and billboards
- Develop logos, branding, and brand standards for new or re-branded product lines
- Outline and retouch product photography, and develop custom vector illustrations
- Work within existing brand standards to create best possible design solutions
- Prepare rough sketches to better communicate and discuss design directions
- Be conscious of budget in order to design and produce finished goods within budget
- Present concepts and finished pieces to team and brand managers for approval
- Brainstorm with the creative team and product managers – provide creative design/direction/ideas for many different mediums
- Attend photo and video shoots to aid in direction of shoots
- Write headlines, body copy and scripts when required
- Research competitors in order to better steer and positively differentiate creative decisions
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in graphic design, art, or related field
- 2+ years of design experience on an agency or in-house design team
- Exceptional portfolio of professional projects demonstrating creativity and unique graphic solutions
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Mac and PC).
- The ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline driven environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Packaging design and Point Of Purchase materials experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of web design, photography and videography skills are a plus.
Escalade Sports
If you’re interested in joining an award winning in-house creative team, please submit your cover letter and resume in PDF format including either a PDF of your work (5 megs max) or preferably a link to an online portfolio to employment@escaladeinc.com.
Escalade Sports is a growing global company – being recognized for its growth on a national level. More information about Escalade Sports and it’s 28 category leading national brands can be found at www.escaladesports.com
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