Designer

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a contract Designer to develop graphic assets for a diverse portfolio of brands and consumer products. You will create brand-right assets, style guides, and asset packs, collaborating with Lead Designers and the Global Creative Director to meet briefs and deadlines.

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and PowerPoint is required. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams and tracking evolving design trends to keep assets current.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in Graphic Design, preferably for apparel and other consumer products.
• Strong skills in vector-based design, color theory, typography and layout.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and PowerPoint with time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop assets and support graphic design needs for portfolio of brands.
• Create brand-right assets for consumer products style guides, asset packs, product mockups, and general graphic design support for the franchise marketing team.
• Work closely with peers on the team to ensure assets are usable and applicable globally.
• Deliver projects on time.
• Understand and fulfill creative briefs; create one sheets, inspiration decks, graphics, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Participate in development of style guide production.
• Track visual trends and curate for portfolio of brands and product categories.
• Participate in brainstorm sessions for new asset ideas, product development and innovation.

Skills

Graphic Design

vector-based design

moodboards

color theory

layout

composition

typography

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

The contract Designer will, with direction from Lead Designers and Global Creative Director, develop assets and support graphic design needs for portfolio of brands.Designer will create brand-right assets for consumer products style guides, asset packs, product mockups, and general graphic design support for the franchise marketing team. Designer will work closely with peers on the team to ensure assets are useable and applicable to all consumer products categories globally.Must have a strong sense of graphic design for products ranging from apparel, sporting goods, stationary, backpacks, etc. Designer must be strong in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint – primary design format is vector-based.Design within brands, themes, categories, and age ranges.Deliver projects on time.Work with Lead Designers and Global Creative Director to understand and fulfill creative briefs and tackle creative tasks. With direction, able to create one sheets, inspiration decks, graphics, and PowerPoint presentations.Participate in the development phase of the style guide production.Track current and emerging visual and consumer trends and able to curate for portfolio of brands and product categories.Actively participate in team brainstorm sessions (as well as cross-functional sessions) for new asset ideas, product development and innovation.

Skills:

Graphic Design, vector-based design, moodboards, color theory, layout, composition, and typography.

Education/Experience:

Minimum of 2 years professional experience in Graphic Design, preferably for apparel and other consumer products.Skilled in Graphic Design, especially vector-based design.Excellent in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint.Must be very good with time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on multiple projects.Strong communication skills to articulate all design ideas.Licensing experience is preferred but not required.Requires strong knowledge of color theory, layout, composition, and typography.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.