Sr Graphic Designer - Consumer Products in New York, NY

Dept - ESPN Consumer Products
Title: Sr Designer

Job Responsibilities

Utilize exceptional skills and knowledge of graphic design and design processes to create innovative graphic and/or textile designs for the ESPN, X Games and Bass Brands. Focusing
on the following product categories Apparel & Accessories, Sporting Goods, Toys & Games, Electronics and/or other consumer products. Act as the graphic design lead and work within
the cross-functional category team to create a line from concept to reality.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Lead design efforts within assigned category to provide graphic and/or textile concepts and designs that appropriately reflect ESPN's design philosophy and lead the industry. Understand and utilize new technologies that bring innovation to ESPN designs and applications.

Abilty to work on and prioritize multiple projects of different disciplines simultaneously (i.e. Apparel, Print, In-store POP, Identity Development, Style Guides, Internal Presentations)

Effectively communicate and present design concepts. Create and deliver powerful presentations of seasonal design proposals.

Work with Creative Director and/or Design Team to produce presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences.

As the category graphic design lead, work with design management and category team members in Design, Marketing and Merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines.

Work with design counterparts in other ESPN business units to ensure continuity across product lines.

Maintain knowledge of current trends, color, technology and sports related products through travel and research.

Display leadership qualities for other designers in the department and on the team. Effectively utilize design support staff. Share knowledge, experience and skill with other design staff.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 6+ years relevant design experience or equivalent. Exceptional ability to apply and perform graphic design skills such as: drawing/sketching, typography, concept ideation, color theory, spacing and scale, visual presentation. Show advanced knowledge in applying graphics to apparel through screenprint, embroidery, applique, trims, fabrications, silhouettes. Experience in the athletic/apparel industry with proven ability to understand and incorporate marketing principles and apply to design within set timelines. Demonstrated leadership capability with ability to mentor others and lead design creation within the category. Presentation and public speaking skills. Demonstrate high level of expertise utilizing design software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat, Microsoft Office etc.

Skills Needed:

Excellent visual communication and presentation skills. High taste level for design and graphics. Strong strategic skills. Ability to lead, motivate, inspire. Understanding of product development from concept through production. Self-starter. Multi-task oriented. Collaborator. Brand champion. Ability to work across product categories. Ability to create concepts with the end user in mind. Passion for ESPN, Sports and Design.

Education:
BA, BFA or BS in Graphic or Apparel Design

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