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Graphic Design
Associate Graphic Artist, Softgoods Full Time
What You Get to Do:
- Support the graphic art process for a wide range of softgoods driven art and graphic-related projects (all over print fabrics, placed graphics for tees, trim, and logo design, etc)
- Work closely within the softgoodsteam to drive creativity, innovation, and inspiration within graphic-driven collections relating to the overarching creative direction
- Be a key member of the allgoodsArt Dept, a collective of hardgoods, softgoods, and winter protection designers that drive the art & graphicdirection for the season
- Partner with:
- Design counterparts to ensure graphic assets follow along with the seasonal category, color, and material direction
- Merchandising to ensure the design meets the categorical business needs
- CMF/materialsto concept new print and graphic techniques, as well as approve downstream strikeoffsand trim artworks for quality, scale, and execution
- Development teams to ensure designs meet margin targets that support brand goals
- Support designer with proper handover of completed art specs to CMF and development counterparts regarding artwork scale, execution, and color.
- Creating and maintaining color roundups throughout the product creation cycle
- Research up-and-coming artists and collaborators for future projects, and look to expand on our global coverage and purpose goals through this process
- Assist with art and graphics for special projects throughout the year – from brand collabs to rider-driven projects to special events and milestones.
- Participate in physical (as opposed to solely digital) artwork creation on a seasonal basis
- Work as part of a cross-functional team to build out go-to-market assets that visually tell the story of seasonal graphic direction
- Engage with riders at all levels (from pros to weekend warriors) to better connect to the needs of the rider and stay on top of the ever-changing culture within snowboarding
- Learn and grow as an artist and designer under an experienced team of design professionals
- “Have as much fun as possible”
What You’ll Bring to The Team:
- A degree from an art/design-related program(please note this is NOT a UX role)
- Exceptional skills in awide range of artistic methods, from hand sketching and painting to sculptural and mixed-media practices
- Ability to work on projects with multiple timelines and remain calm under pressure
- Self-motivator who can work independently as well as collaboratively
- Expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- A consistently curious spirit that is always looking to learn and grow from other perspectives
Core Capabilities That Would Help You Succeed in This Role:
- You are an artist through and through
- Strong presentation skills (both visually and verbally)to engage audiences
- Curious and inspired problem solver
- Ability to give (and take) creative feedback
- Basic understanding of outdoor and snow industries, with a passion for snowboarding
How Your Success Will Be Measured:
- By your ability to work seamlessly within your own team and with cross-functional partners
- Accuracy in answering the merchandising brief
- Hitting material and development-related deadlines, in particular, getting to buy ready timelines
More Info to Seal the Deal:
Burton’s benefits package includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance (company paid), flex spending, short- and long-term disability insurance (company paid), great parental benefits, 401k plan with company match, and paid time-off. Other perks include a discounted season pass, free lessons, product discounts, free demo equipment, ride days, casual work environment, and many more… Our corporate headquarters are located in Burlington, Vermont. We are committed to providing relocation assistance to VT for all successful candidates.
The hiring range for this role is $54,000-$58,000, depending on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, and available budget. Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and do not include any potential bonus and other benefits that we offer. Though we wish we could reach out to all applicants personally, you will only be contacted directly should you be chosen to move forward in the process. Candidates not selected for this particular opportunity are encouraged to check back often for other roles as they are posted. Keep trying!
