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Los Angeles, CA

Full-time | Design - Accessories, Design - Apparel, Design - Footwear, Design - Graphic, Design - Illustration, Design - Product, Design - Technical Apparel, Design - Technical Outerwear , Development - Product

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The Sr. Apparel Graphic Designer is primarily responsible to fill needs for our Major Retail and International Accounts, exclusives for our Retail, Ecommerce and our Huf Sub divisions. Projects can range from, Graphic packs to C&S apparel, headwear, socks and accessories. A strong understanding of merchandising and presentation will be critical to this role. SMU designer will work closely with cross departmental teams such as Sales, Brand/ Creative Director in cooperation with Merchandising and Development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Parnter with Sales, Merchandising and Creative team to deliver SMU product that is in alignment with Huf lens and retail requests
• Self-manage own creative process and execute towards given milestones
• Strong graphic foundation, but also must have general understanding of apparel, silhouettes, materials etc.
• Strong understanding of how to balance designs with cost/ margin requests
• Verbally present graphic/design ideas and details with clarity in small groups and team meetings
• Ensure proper handover of tech packs to development. Submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as techpacks, original artworks, color indication, execution information and artwork sizes.
• Review all strike-offs and provide comments to ensure graphics are properly executed from creative concept to production.
• Work with international partners on collabs. Help manage all requests and approvals.
• Skate and street wear industry experience is a plus!


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong illustration and typography skills
• Strong knowledge of graphic design with awareness of the competitive market
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Apparel graphic knowledge / apparel product knowledge
• High level of creativity
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop)
• Must have strong understanding of production/ tech pack set ups.
• Must be able to trouble shoot printing techniques with manufacturer
• Well versed in printing techniques, washes, embellishments
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously within a very fast paced work environment

Requirements:

• Associate/Bachelor Degree in related field or equal work experience.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design + hand drawing/ illustration
• 5-7 years’ experience in graphic design, preferably with some C&S experience
• Potential market research trips to major markets as required


Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plan – 401(K)
• Employee Discount
• Vacation + holiday pay


HUF is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/PV/D (minority, female, protected veteran, disability)
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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291