CMF/Graphic Designer

$75,000 - $75,000/Yr

Lifetime Brands - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The CMF/Graphic Designer at Lifetime Brands plays a crucial role in translating seasonal direction into art concepts for private label products. This mid-level position involves collaboration with various teams, including the VP of Industrial Design, CMF Designers, and Marketing teams, to create original print, pattern, and color concepts. The designer is responsible for ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and producing high-quality production files, while also contributing to customer-facing presentations and trend research.

Responsibilities

• Work with the VP Industrial Design Director and CMF Designers to create original print, pattern, and color concepts based on given direction.
• Translate seasonal direction into art concepts for private label products.
• Create production files and die-lines for approved concepts.
• Assist with technical packs per product that specify color, finish, and surface details.
• Research and prepare trend assets for customer-facing presentations.
• Interpret customer-provided design guides and apply them to products for presentations.
• Contribute to other areas as needed, such as Chef'n, Rabbit, LAB, and PlanetBox.

Requirements

• Mid-level analysis skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Warehouse experience
• Ability to color correct digital artwork and make color correction comments to production samples
• Knowledge of trend analysis and its relation to product and brand development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects
• Strong familiarity with and passion for material trends and culture
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Self-starter who works well in a team environment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in creating packaging die lines
• Familiarity with graphic design software

Benefits

• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance