Graphic Designer

Socket.dev; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Hospital Indemnity/Accident insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Casual Dress Code

Employee Discounts

Job summary

5.11 is seeking a highly creative Graphic Designer who can take ideas from concept through final execution across both print and digital channels. Born in Yosemite, forged in Quantico and built for adventure, the brand emphasizes performance, durability, and versatility.

We look for a designer with a strong portfolio across print and digital, plus experience with websites, email, and digital advertising. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and HTML is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong portfolio across print and digital design.
• Experience designing for websites, email, digital ads, and other digital channels.
• Working knowledge of responsive design and HTML.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.
• Strong branding, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to apply brand guidelines across formats.
• Collaborative and cross-functional team experience.
• Up-to-date with design trends and industry software.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and translate ideas into compelling visual designs.
• Design print and digital materials: ads, emails, web assets, catalogs, packaging.
• Collaborate with copywriters, photographers, stylists, and printers.
• Interpret briefs and stakeholder needs into design solutions.
• Incorporate feedback and refine designs through approvals.
• Communicate project status, priorities, and timelines with leads.
• Contribute ideas throughout the design process.
• Maintain consistency and elevate overall quality of work.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with accurate proofing.
• Ensure final work aligns with brand standards for production.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Typography

Layout design

Visual storytelling

Digital design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML

Job description

Born in Yosemite, forged in Quantico and built for adventure. 5.11 is a purpose-driven lifestyle brand, rooted in performance, durability, and versatility. Since 1979, we’ve created gear and apparel for people who live life without limits, delivering gear and apparel that empower them to push boundaries every day.

At 5.11, we see graphic design as visual storytelling that engages, informs, and inspires. We’re looking for a highly creative Graphic Designer who can take ideas from concept through final execution across both print and digital channels.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop creative concepts and translate ideas into compelling visual designs.
• Design a wide range of print and digital marketing materials, including digital advertising, email, website assets, point-of-sale materials, store graphics, sales collateral, catalogs, direct mail, brochures, event and display graphics, packaging, and brand materials.
• Partner with copywriters, photographers, stylists, designers, marketing partners, printers, and other cross-functional teams to bring creative projects to life.
• Interpret creative briefs and stakeholder needs and develop design solutions that deliver strong visual impact.
• Incorporate feedback and refine designs through final stakeholder approval.
• Partner closely with creative leads and project managers to communicate project status, priorities, and timelines.
• Receive and execute against creative direction while contributing ideas and recommendations throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with other designers to maintain consistency and elevate the overall quality of creative work.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accurate project tracking and proofing.
• Ensure final work aligns with brand standards and is accurate, polished, and ready for production.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience across print and digital design.
• Experience designing for websites, email, digital advertising, and other digital channels.
• Working knowledge of responsive design and HTML as it relates to digital creative.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to interpret and execute established brand guidelines across multiple formats and channels.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with creative and cross-functional partners.
• Current knowledge of design trends, technology, and industry software.

Pay Range:

$70,000-$80,000 plus bonus

5.11 offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity/Accident insurance; Flexible Spending Account/Health Saving Account; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Sick Time; Casual Dress Code; and Employee Discounts.

*If you are a regular full-time employee working at least 30 hours per week, you and your eligible dependents may participate in 5.11’s benefits program.*

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