Graphic Designer — Visual Storyteller for Adventure Brand

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Job summary

5.11 is seeking a highly creative Graphic Designer to take ideas from concept through final execution for print and digital channels. You will design materials across advertising, email, websites, catalogs, packaging, and brand collaterals, collaborating with copywriters, photographers, and printers.

The role requires a strong portfolio, experience with websites and digital campaigns, and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Portfolio

Web & email design

Responsive HTML

Adobe Creative Suite

Branding & typography

Collaboration

Design trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

HTML

Job description

5.11 is seeking a highly creative Graphic Designer to take ideas from concept through final execution for print and digital channels. You will design materials across advertising, email, websites, catalogs, packaging, and brand collaterals, collaborating with copywriters, photographers, and printers.

The role requires a strong portfolio, experience with websites and digital campaigns, and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.