Senior Graphic Designer

Alpinestars; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpinestars in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead the design process from concept through execution, delivering high-quality, on-brand communications across digital and print media.

You will work closely with the Creative Director to own campaigns, mentor junior designers, and develop design systems that ensure visual consistency and brand elevation across fashion, motorsports, and performance-driven contexts.

Qualifications

• A portfolio showing excellence in art direction and visual design.
• Proven experience developing integrated marketing campaigns across channels and product categories.
• Strong, elevated design direction with a modern aesthetic across visual storytelling and brand environments.
• Expert understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and brand identity systems.
• Experience across advertising, marketing, brand development, sales promotion, and digital media communications.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Awareness of current trends in fashion, athletics, motorsports, and performance industries.
• End-to-end creative process from concept to production with strong storytelling.
• Capability to present to executives and align on goals.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the visual design process from concept to execution, delivering high-quality, on-brand creative assets across digital and print mediums.
• Provide design direction and hands-on design for marketing campaigns, ensuring visual consistency and brand alignment.
• Develop detailed design systems, templates, and guidelines to support production and maintain visual standards.
• Think strategically to advance creative concepts and communication strategies across the brand’s reach.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and content teams to translate objectives into visual solutions.
• Communicate design decisions clearly to stakeholders, fostering alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior designers and drive a culture of design excellence.

Skills

Strong design leadership

Campaign development

Creative direction

Time management

Mentoring

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in developing visually compelling, innovative, and strategically driven design solutions across a wide range of mediums. You’ll lead the design process from concept through execution, ensuring high-quality, on-brand communications that resonate with our audience and elevate the brand.

Working closely with the Creative Director, you'll take ownership of campaigns and asset creation, delivering on time and with excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the visual design process from concept to execution, delivering high-quality, on-brand creative assets across digital and print mediums.
• Provide design direction and hands-on design expertise for marketing campaigns, ensuring visual consistency, creative excellence, and brand alignment.
• Develop detailed design systems, templates, and campaign guidelines to support efficient production and maintain visual standards across all touchpoints.
• Think strategically to further creative concepts and communication strategies across the brand’s reach.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including marketing, product, and content—to translate strategic objectives into compelling visual solutions.
• Communicate design decisions and creative direction clearly to stakeholders, fostering alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the growth of the creative team by mentoring junior designers, sharing feedback, and driving a culture of design excellence.

Qualifications

• A creative digital portfolio or samples of work demonstrating creative excellence in art direction and visual design are required with your application.
• Proven experience developing integrated marketing campaigns across diverse strategies, channels, and product categories.
• Strong, elevated design direction with a modern aesthetic across visual storytelling, art direction, and experiential/in-store environments.
• Expert understanding of typography, layout, composition, color theory, and brand identity systems.
• Demonstrated experience across advertising, marketing, brand development, sales promotion, and digital media communications.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Deep awareness of current and emerging creative trends—especially in fashion, athletics, motorsports, and performance-driven industries.
• Solid grasp of the end-to-end creative process, from concept through production, with strong storytelling and digital design capabilities.
• Confident working with executive stakeholders to ideate, strategize, and execute compelling creative solutions that meet company goals.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a brand, agency, or design studio environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Expert-level retouching skills with a strong portfolio showcasing refined execution and visual craftsmanship.
• Experience in the motorsports industry, either in-house or at an agency, is a plus.

Salary will be based on experience.

Resumes without accompanying portfolios will not be considered.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.