Brooks Sports Inc is hiring: Senior Designer, Branded Apparel Graphics in seattl

Who We Are: At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. As the Senior Designer, Branded Apparel Graphics at Brooks, you will be responsible for creating original graphics and textile designs that reflect our brand aesthetic while meeting the needs of the business serving runners around the world. Lead the execution of branded apparel, accessories, and/or sock art designs by developing a strong consumer‑oriented point of view through an understanding of the runner and events we sponsor. Mentor and support other designers, and partner with freelancers to ensure Brand Creative goals are met. Qualifications Creative portfolio demonstrating best in class graphic design; please add your online portfolio link at the top of your resume when applying Bachelor’s degree in Textile, Material, Graphic Design, or related field; equivalent combination of education and years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s) 5+ years of progressive and technically sophisticated textile design experience; may be substituted by proven skill based on work samples Demonstrated understanding of textile manufacturing, screen‑printing, dying, and design techniques Expert knowledge in Figma, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Adobe CC Must be able to design, prepare production files, and color separate art using Illustrator and Photoshop (vector and index) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution of tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all the pieces fit together and affect one another Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products, or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots” Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community Travel 2x a year (domestically and internationally) Embraces and lives the Brooks values!