Graphic Designer/Production Artist at Elsa L, Inc. San Rafael, CA

Itlearn360; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading design firm in San Rafael is seeking an in-house designer for product and packaging design. The role requires strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on collaborative work and trend identification. Ideal candidates are highly motivated and organized, with a passion for product design and trends. This position offers career development opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in typography, composition, and color.
• Ability to identify trends in style, color, and design.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite for PC required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design and illustration including product and packaging design.
• Preparation of production-ready files for packaging and collateral.
• Work closely with Art Director on product design and trend research.

Job description

Overview

Elsa L, Inc., a successful and fast paced designer and wholesaler of fashionable gift industry products (picture frames, photo albums, photo storage products and wall mirrors), is looking for an in-house designer. We offer collaborative, multi-faceted, entrepreneurial environment with significant career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Design: Hands-on design and illustration including product and packaging design; able to expeditiously execute new concepts and designs; strong in typography, composition and color; ability to identify trends in style, color and design.
• Production: Preparation of production ready files for packaging and collateral; strong illustrator skills for technical product drawings; strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills for sales presentations of product and mocks; solid math skills for calculating measurements required for product production files; accurate and detailed with ability to proof own work; expertise in PC based platform preferred; photography skills a plus.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Art Director on product design, trend research and internal trend development; work closely with Product Development Team to develop designs within product cost parameters; work with Sales on presentations, mocks and packaging.
• Computer: Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite for PC; Expertise in Illustrator and Photoshop required; Web Design a plus.

Qualities

• Highly motivated with ability to meet tight deadlines
• Organized and detailed
• Passion for product design, trends, color and typography
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Enjoys working in a collaborative environment

Temporary part time to full time permanent employment opportunity.