Senior Graphic Designer

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Product Graphic Designer assists the Graphic Design Manager and graphic designers through the seasonal process, contributes the Seasonal Color Palette, On-Product Branding Guidelines, prioritizes their projects throughout each season, and will help to mentor Junior Graphic Designers. The Senior Product Graphic Designer is an integral part of the Design Team and working closely with Product Designers and the Development Team to produce visual presentations of product through color renderings, color boards, patterns, graphics & branding, specification drawings, and marketing photography. The Senior Product Graphic Designer will also help to lead initiatives within the Design Department, collaborate in design strategy, process, and calendar discussions where asked by the Graphic Design Manager and/or Director of Design.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work alongside the Product Designers to deliver
o Seasonal Trend Inspiration Research
o Seasonal pack color renderings
o Seasonal Color boards
o Graphic inspiration and renderings
o Graphic placement on patterns
o Prototype photography
o Graphic patterns and prints design
• Take directives from the Graphic Design Manager to deliver
o Manage and prioritize their seasonal workload.
o The Seasonal Color Palette
o On-Product Branding Guidelines
o Communication with development and outside photographers
o Photography color correction
• Take directives from Graphic Design Manager to deliver
o Updating graphics on patterns
o Lab Dip checking, rejections, and approvals
• Occasionally leads the Graphics/Color Team in meetings, representing the Graphics Team with professionalism and maturity.
• Seasonal Trend and Color Inspiration Research
o Create Color Inspiration Boards
• Additional Functions - Other duties as assigned
AUTHORITY & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Senior Product Graphic Designer is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out responsibilities consistent with general guidance of the Graphic Design Manager. The Senior Product Graphic Designer is directly responsible to the Graphic Design Manager.
• Supervision Exercised: None, unless delegated by the Graphic Design Manager or the Director of Design. Occasional responsibility for the oversight of the Junior Product Designers and/or Design Interns.
• Primary Contacts: Regular contact with Graphic Design Manager, Director of Design, Design Team, Development Team, Photographer, US Marketing Team, and Product Line Management (PLM).