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Graphic Designer

Shaka Wear | Los Angeles, CA (On-Site) | Full-Time

Our Mission

To craft authentic streetwear built on respect, loyalty, and trust for the culture.

Our Vision

To be the global leader in streetwear essentials, driven by unfiltered authenticity, timeless silhouettes, and relentless innovation.

About Shaka Wear

Founded in South Los Angeles in 2004, Shaka Wear is a premium streetwear essentials brand built on authenticity, quality, and culture. From our world-famous heavyweight tees to our growing collection of streetwear staples, we don't just make clothing. We make a statement. We're rooted in the spirit of LA and driven by a belief that true style lives in the basics. As we continue to grow, we're building a team that shares our passion for the culture and our hunger to push the brand to the next level.

About the Role

Shaka Wear is looking for a Graphic Designer to assist in creating impactful collateral for digital, social media, and printed media. The team is growing fast and an ideal candidate would be able to execute creative deliverables and identify trends in streetwear and be knowledgeable of up to date standards in design and programs. The Graphic Designer would be a team player who excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to learn and have no ego in the work. The Graphic designer will need to work across a variety of mediums (Photo editing, website, social platforms, etc.) in the creation of materials for developing and maintaining an impactful, on-brand experience as well as various email marketing, ads, and web. As part of the responsibilities related to social media, the Graphic Designer will need to work across all of team social channels on primarily static materials.

Additionally, the Graphic Designer will be expected to help elevate the brand's visual identity through detail oriented photo retouching, innovative design toolkits, concepts, and content while working with the entire creative team on an as-needed basis on other creative and graphics deliverables including print, logo design, production artwork, etc.

Objectives of the Role

• **Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign proficiency is a MUST.
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and quickly turn around work products including but not limited to ecom and lifestyle photo retouching, creative promotional material and presentation design.
• Detail oriented, organized and a workhorse.
• Exceptional Editing and photo retouching of product shots, ecom and lifestyle photos.
• Creative graphic design for merchandise.
• Streetwear background/ interest/ knowledge is a benefit.
• MUST be a team player

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate Degree in Graphic Design or closely related discipline preferred
• Experience at an agency, fast-growing consumer brand, streetwear or adjacent environment preferred
• Exceptional design aesthetic and awareness of design trends and innovation across a variety of static and digital mediums.
• Experience delivering great creative while meeting parameters of existing brand guidelines
• Extensive knowledge of social, digital and print design
• Proficient on Mac computer and recent Adobe
• Eagerness to learn and be part of a team
• An eye/ execution for good merchandise in streetwear or a fan of the culture is preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) / pension
• Paid time off (PTO)

If this sounds like you, please send a portfolio and resume that with the subject: Graphic Design Application.

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About the Job: The primary responsibility is to assist in creating art, repeats, graphics and trims for all junior product categories.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Design and Illustrate original art across all categories.
• Design cohesive stories for each delivery and category.
• Creating original textile prints, recolors, manipulating repeats and scales, etc.
• Work on placement art such as graphics, embroideries and embellishments.
• Prepare artwork for production: scaling, color callouts and sending to vendors.
• Uses Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create and setup production ready artwork.
• Collaborate with designers, merchants and product development.
• Assist in strike off comments and review with Designers, Merchants and Production, and adjusting art accordingly.
• Develop trend reports and mood boards, go trend shopping, and stay up-to-date in the Junior market.
• Reports to our Designer and assists in everyday tasks.
• Present artwork and ideas in large meetings.
• Balance multiple projects with time management while being very organized to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, humble, have good work ethic and a team player.

What it takes to Join:

• 1-3 years’ experience in textile design and/or graphic design in the apparel industry, focused on junior's market.
• BFA or BA or other design related degree such as Fine Arts.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop on a Mac platform.
• Ability to create original graphics and indexed production-ready prints.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in textile design, graphic design, typography, illustration, drawing, painting
• Passion for design, fashion and art trends, and seeking out newness.
• Highly organized,
• Self-motivator / works well with others / team player.

Salary Range: $61,929-$69,223

Pac Perks:

• Dog friendly office environment
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.