T-Shirt & Merch Graphic Designer

Position Overview:

This is an opportunity for a part-time graphic designer position with the intention to transition into full-time based on the development of the applicant.

The primary focus of this role is for you to create new graphics based on creative ideas and inspiration that will be provided to you. The scope and style of the graphics will be in the apparel and printable products industry. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in creating new graphics (mainly for T-shirts and other Merch) based on creative ideas and inspiration that will be provided to you. The scope and style of the graphics will be in the apparel and printable products industry. You should have experience and feel comfortable designing with fashion and merchandise in mind. Training will be provided for all responsibilities.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are eager to work and grow with a passionate and creative business focused on the graphic design and printed merchandise industry. You are expected to have a good understanding of the latest graphic design and style trends along with the creativity and skill to impart them into your artwork in a tasteful fashion. This includes trending typography, colors, positioning, elements and effects. Ideas that are original to your own creative process are strongly encouraged and rewarded.

Your Skills:

– You should be comfortable and proficient in using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
– You will be required to have access to Illustrator and Photoshop.

Expectations:

– Fluent English: Applicant must be well expressed and articulated in the English language.
– Timely responses to any communications or project requests. This is typically within a 24-hour period.
– Ability to work independently with trust and minimal supervision.
– Organization: It is expected that the applicant can organize themselves, and their tasks in a way that’s practical for them to remain efficient. Training on this topic can be provided if necessary.
– Availability: Ability to be flexible with our growth as demands require more hours needed during busy periods. Minimum hours will be approximately 10-15 hours per week, up to 25 hours per week during the busy season. However please keep in mind that the intention for this role is to become full-time (approx. 30-40 hours per week) as we expand our business.
– Though your schedule can be flexible, at times you will be expected to be available at some point during the hours of 11AM–7PM EST to coordinate in real-time with our production staff (if needed).

Additional Expectations:

– Ability to work independently with trust and minimal supervision.
– Timely responses to any communications or project requests for open projects. This is typically within a 24-hour period.
– Organization: It is expected that the applicant can organize themselves, and their tasks in a way that’s practical for them to remain efficient and fit into our organization workflows (with regards to things like following file naming conventions, etc. )

Goals:

– To constantly learn, to teach, and to grow the skillset of our designers.
– To create an efficient workflow between sources of inspiration and you, as a graphic designer, so that we can produce superior designs that give us an advantage over what presently exists in the market by making our products more desirable to others in a given category.
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Advancement:

We intend for the success and full-time employment of anyone entering through this program. Anyone in a full-time position with us will enjoy all of the benefits of growing with us, including bonuses, skillset advancement, and promotions.

Continued Learning and Growth:

Working with us comes with many perks. We provide an environment where we constantly push the envelope to learn and stay in tune with consumer demands and trends. If chosen, working with us will always provide you the ability to further develop your skills, and creative process. We are constantly watching out for the newest technical edge with software, ideas, and inspiration, and all of this is shared with the ones we work with. Our growth is your growth.

Resources:

We can provide a vast library of supplemental design assets, elements, fonts, and so forth to assist with making the design process as efficient and creative for you as possible. We will also always be sharing the latest trends and ideas to assist with the design process.

To Apply for this position, please answer the following questions:

1. Tell us about your experience in graphic design?
2. Do you have any experience specifically with T-shirt design or designing other merchandise?
3. Do you have good problem-solving skills and written communication skills?
4. Are you able to be flexible with your hours as we get busier?
5. Are you looking for a long-term position? Do you prefer full-time hours or part-time hours?
6. Do you have any other jobs or commitments at the moment?
7. How old are you?
8. What design software are you proficient in?
9. Anything else we should know about why you would be great for this job?
10. We’d love to see samples of your work. Please attach samples or include a link to your portfolio.

All applicants will ne complete a design test so that we get a sense of your creativity and style. This will be sent to applicants who seem to be a good match for the position.

We look forward to hearing from you!
The SuperPod Team