Graphic Designer

Job Details Job Location SEA - Seattle, WA ... Relied on by the world's most rugged industries, we serve motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police, farmers, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts and others with mounting solutions for high vibration environments. Candidates should have a wide range of design capabilities and experience, with a solid background in visual communications, commercial art, print, digital, photography, branding, and typography. Responsibilities: • Responsible for graphic design, seeing all projects through from concept, design, production, completion, and delivery • Conceptualizes and produces graphics for all types of print and digital marketing, including product packaging, catalogs, and flyers • Presents design work at various stages to stakeholders for review and final approval • Works closely and collaboratively with the Marketing team on all creative projects, following the company's brand guidelines • Interacts with Copywriter to develop creative concepts and executions • Works closely with Marketing Coordinator to keep all projects on track, utilizing project management software to monitor project progress/completion/concerns • Interprets company design needs and develops concepts to suit specific guidelines while working within budget constraints • Attention to detail demonstrated by closely reviewing and using design checklists • Illustrates concepts and obtains approval by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts • Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art • Stays on the cutting edge of what's new in design, identifying opportunities to implement and experimenting with applying new methods and concepts • Knows when to be flexible and adjusts to effectively respond to changes • Completion of other tasks and duties as assigned Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience in branding, print and web design, working within an in-house creative department or other creative team environment • Highly proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Microsoft Office • Advanced understanding of print design best practices: utilizing a grid-system for layout, typography, design hierarchy, designing with gutters, bleed, and margins • Experience designing all types of print collateral and product packaging • Experience with Keyshot and JIRA a plus