Prominent Surf Brand - Men's Apparel Graphic Designer

Ethos Brands; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prominent Surf Brand in Irvine, CA is seeking a skilled Men’s Apparel Graphic Designer to develop original graphics for tees, fleece, and lifestyle products. You will translate seasonal concepts, surf culture, and consumer insights into compelling graphics that reinforce the brand identity as an authentic, performance-driven surf and lifestyle label.

Collaborating with Men’s Design, Merchandising, and Product Development, you’ll balance heritage with trend-relevant visuals and ensure artwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 3–5+ years apparel graphic design experience, preferably in surf/outdoor.
• Strong portfolio with apparel graphics, typography, illustration, and brand work.
• Advanced proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of printing/production processes and materials.
• Understanding of men’s apparel, surf culture, and lifestyle markets.
• Ability to balance creative innovation with brand consistency and deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Graphic design & seasonal concept development for tees, fleece, and related products.
• Create typography, logos, illustrations, badges, placements, and systems.
• Translate concepts into cohesive stories across the Men’s collection.
• Maintain heritage branding while introducing fresh visuals.
• Prepare production ready artwork, color separations, and specs.
• Collaborate with design, merchandising, product development, and vendors.
• Review samples for color, scale, and quality; ensure design intent and cost targets.

Connaissances

Portfolio development

Brand identity

Typography

Illustration

Color theory

Production awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Creative concept development

Trend research

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Outils

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Description du poste

The Men’s Apparel Graphic Designer is responsible for developing and executing original graphic artwork across the Prominent Surf Brand’s Men’s apparel. This role translates seasonal concepts, surf culture, consumer insights, and contemporary visual trends into compelling graphics that reinforce the Prominent Surf Brand’s identity as an authentic, performance driven surf and lifestyle brand.

Working closely with Men’s Design, Merchandising, and Product Development, the designer develops graphic collections across lifestyle apparel, surf, and related product categories. The role balances creative expression, brand heritage, trend relevance, and commercial execution while ensuring artwork is appropriate for the product, consumer, and intended application.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

1. Graphic Design & Seasonal Concept Development

• Develop original graphics for tees and fleece
• Create typography, logos, illustrations, badges, placements, and graphic systems aligned with seasonal direction.
• Translate creative concepts into cohesive graphic stories across the Men’s collection.
• Balance heritage-inspired branding, contemporary graphics, and innovative visual treatments.
• Ensure graphic direction supports the Prominent Surf Brand’s surf, snow, and lifestyle positioning.

2. Market Shopping & Cultural Research

• Conduct market research across surf, snow, skate, streetwear, outdoor, and lifestyle brands.
• Identify emerging trends in typography, illustration, vintage references, branding, and graphic application.
• Analyze competitive product, retail presentation, and consumer preferences to identify opportunities.
• Translate relevant cultural and marketplace insights into original, commercially relevant artwork.

3. Brand Identity & Product Expression

• Develop graphics that reinforce the Prominent Surf Brand’s surf heritage and active outdoor lifestyle.
• Maintain consistency across logos, brand marks, graphic treatments, and seasonal storytelling.
• Explore opportunities to refresh heritage graphics and introduce new visual directions.
• Ensure artwork complements garment silhouettes, color palettes, fabrications, and intended end use.

4. Technical Artwork & Production

• Prepare accurate, production ready artwork, color separations, placement specifications, and technical files.
• Apply knowledge of screen printing, digital printing, embroidery, heat transfers, and specialty embellishments.
• Partner with Product Development and vendors to resolve artwork and production issues.
• Review strike-offs, artwork submissions, and production samples for color, scale, placement, and quality.
• Ensure final execution meets design intent, cost targets, and production requirements.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Men’s Apparel Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, and Production.
• Present seasonal graphic concepts and artwork direction to internal teams.
• Support product reviews and seasonal line presentations.
• Manage revisions, approvals, and deliverables within established development calendars.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of apparel graphic design experience, preferably in surf, action sports, outdoor, streetwear, or lifestyle.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original apparel graphics, typography, illustration, and brand identity work.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of apparel printing, embroidery, embellishment, and production processes.
• Strong understanding of men’s apparel, surf and snow culture, and lifestyle markets.
• Strong visual communication, color, composition, and technical execution skills.
• Ability to balance creative innovation with brand consistency, commercial needs, and production deadlines.
• Passion for surf, snow, outdoor adventure, and the culture surrounding these activities.