THE JUNIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER WILL….
Act as the primary design support for the SAXX Product Creation team, helping to drive the process side of art creation. This position partners in bringing to life, new apparel, print and graphic concepts to meet the needs of the SAXX consumer, helping to guide and define the SAXX brand in the marketplace and resulting in sales and growth for the company. Output includes organization and management of CAD and color support, strike-off and lab-dip approvals, prepping production-ready files, and colorations of any assigned prints & patterns seasonally.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Under Design Team’s guidance help build and maintain color palettes for all product categories.
- Support the building of spec sheets and repeat patterns.
- Support PLM/Strike-Off/Lab-Dip process within Centric.
- Sharepoint data and file organization management.
- Photo sample review process and approvals.
- Participate in all aspects of seasonal design, as assigned.
- Develop colorway options for products, trims and prints, as assigned.
- Adaptability to new technologies and responsibilities to meet the needs of a changing business.
- Take ownership of your work and meet deadlines. Think and operate independently, clearly communicate, problem solve and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner and implement changes to your work/process/attitude as needed.
- Design SAXX-relevant prints, patterns, and graphics as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors/Associates Degree in a relevant field or demonstrable equivalent skill level (1-2 years as a Jr. Designer) in Apparel, Textile and/or Graphic Design.
- Portfolio that demonstrates your design acumen.
- Equal parts creative and organized.
Software Requirements:
- Mandatory: Creative Suite (Photoshop/Indesign/Illustrator, Microsoft Office)
- PLM experience a plus – i.e. Centric
- Bonus: Procreate, 3D Software.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At SAXX we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace community, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
- We offer equitable salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage to support your wellbeing.
- Get additional health care support through a virtual health care platform and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Participate in a profit-sharing retirement savings program.
- 3 weeks paid vacation.
- Hybrid working environment.
- 4 paid days off are dedicated for you to volunteer in your community and to support causes that matter to you most.
- Have your birthday off to celebrate in style.
- Free products? Yes, please! Every SAXX employee receives an annual $600 credit to treat themselves and the people in their life to our premium products.
- Hang out with the cute and cuddly dogs in our office (Woof!)
- Stay fueled with healthy snacks, coffee, and tea.
- Be part of a team of incredibly talented, passionate, and empowered people focused on building and innovating.
- Make an impact with your work—each person has an equal opportunity tocontribute to our goals.
- Join one of the fastest-growing companies and find opportunities to grow in your own career—offering advancement opportunities for our team members is important to us!
TO APPLY…
Please forward your resume and quote Junior Product Designer in the subject line. No phone calls please. We appreciate your interest in the role, however; only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in a career with SAXX.
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