Graphic Designer (Illustrator)

Homage - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

Apparel Manufacturing

About the position

As a Graphic Designer (Illustrator) at HOMAGE, you will create unique artwork that captures stories about current and past events, colleges, sports teams, and personalities. You will work with the graphics team to create designs that align with our vintage aesthetic and maintain knowledge of trends and local events to inspire new designs. Your role will involve developing graphic concepts through various research methods, managing design deadlines, visualizing artwork on specific silhouettes, and ensuring the quality and authenticity of your designs.

Responsibilities

• Works with the graphics team to create designs that capture storytelling in line with our vintage aesthetic.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, local events, and events to create new designs for future products.
• Develops graphic concepts through vintage shopping, archive digs, marketing, and internet research.
• Manages completion of assigned weekly designs in line with due dates.
• Visualizes finished artwork on specific silhouettes and adjusts designs as needed.
• Completes graphic checklist (trademarks, logos, authenticity, grammar, etc.) before submission of artwork.
• Ensures all completed graphics are clean and sends all vector artwork to the Director of Graphic Design.
• Works with the Production Art team on complex artwork and files.
• Provides guidance and advice to Junior level designers and/or interns.
• Supervises graphic design interns: provides weekly assignments, feedback, and guidance.
• Meets with third party partners for direction and inspiration for the design.
• Participates in hindsight, pitch, and product meetings to brainstorm and conceptualize ideas.
• Maintains knowledge of HOMAGE products, sales overview/history, and calendar.
• Participates in trainings and meetings as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years as a professional Graphic Designer/Illustrator.
• Four year degree, or equivalent experience in a related field, a plus but not required.
• Proven experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Organized with an ability to meet all deadlines.
• Open to feedback and critique and a willingness to learn.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Benefits

• The opportunity to be a part of a collaborative, fun team environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance paid 100% by HOMAGE with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career growth and development.
• Paid Time Off & Floating Holidays.
• Team Member discount on HOMAGE products.