OluKai Junior Graphic Designer

archipelagocos; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals Monday-Thursday

Product gift program

Company bonus program

Vacation and anniversary gifts

Health insurance

401k with employer match

PTO and holidays

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

OluKai in Irvine, CA is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to translate campaigns and product stories into digital, social, retail, and print assets. You will work with senior designers, ensuring on-brand visuals and consistent typography.

You’ll grow your craft through collaboration, feedback, and exposure to AI-enabled tools, while contributing to premium ocean lifestyle branding and a fun, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–3 years of graphic design experience, preferably with consumer, lifestyle, apparel, or footwear brands.
• Portfolio showing strong visual fundamentals across digital and print.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of production-ready artwork and file formats.

Responsibilities

• Design on-brand digital assets for paid social, emails, web banners, and landing pages.
• Design and adapt retail, presentations, and print materials.
• Maintain brand systems and shared Figma libraries.
• Support campaign production with organized files and handoffs.
• Prepare and quality-check final files for print/vendor specs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet deadlines.

Skills

Creative thinking

Brand consistency

Collaboration

Attention to detail

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Asana

Job description

Who We Are

At OluKai, we build premium products for the ocean lifestyle. Our footwear is created using the highest quality materials and crafted into beautiful, functional and incredibly comfortable designs that reflect the spirit of the ocean lifestyle we all enjoy. We are committed to creating quality products for our customers while leaving the smallest footprint possible on the planet. Our company philosophy is to be environmentally responsible as manufacturers and to pledge OluKai to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life. Our customers and staff embody the connection that exists between people and the ocean, it is our Culture. We want to build a team of individuals who embrace this culture and have a passion for providing premium products and service to our customers.

About the Role

The Junior Graphic Designer helps bring OluKai campaigns and product stories to life across digital, social, retail, and print. Working with senior designers, this person turns creative direction into thoughtful, accurate assets while developing their craft through collaboration and feedback.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities include, but are not limited to)

• Design on-brand digital assets, including paid social ads, emails, web banners, and landing page graphics, using established templates and brand systems.
• Design and adapt retail, presentations, and print.
• Adapt approved concepts across formats and placements (static, carousel, story, display) while keeping the visual system consistent.
• Help maintain shared Figma libraries and templates so the team can work faster and more consistently.
• Support campaign production by organizing files, preparing handoffs, and following naming conventions and version control standards.
• Prepare, package, and quality-check final files against print, and vendor specifications before delivery.
• Build layouts and production files with strong typography, composition, color, and product accuracy.
• Collaborate with senior designers, copy, photo, video, and marketing partners to incorporate feedback and meet deadlines.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support the Creative team on new projects as needs arise.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–3 years of graphic design experience, including internships or equivalent portfolio work, preferably with a consumer, lifestyle, apparel, or footwear brand.
• A portfolio showing strong visual fundamentals and examples of both digital and print design.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of file formats, image resolution, color modes, and production-ready digital and print artwork.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Clear communication, a collaborative mindset, and comfort receiving and applying creative feedback.
• A good eye for brand consistency and the ability to work within an established visual system.
• Actively seeks out AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies, adapting quickly to leverage them for improved productivity, deeper insights, and more effective processes, while exercising sound judgment and maintaining compliance with organizational standards
• A genuine passion for premium consumer branding and ocean lifestyle

Bonus Skills

• Experience working in Asana
• Basic photo retouching and image editing
• Basic motion design skills (After Effects, Figma animation, or similar) for short-form social content.

Location & Office Structure:

This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in Irvine, CA with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Thursday
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• Company bonus program
• 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts to Hawaii and other desirable destinations
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days, bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of the ocean lifestyle
• OluKai is a Certified B Corporation with paid company service days
• Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.