Apparel Designer / Illustrator
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Stamford, CTThis was removed by the employer on 1/23/2020 12:21:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Apparel Designer /Illustrator
Are you a motivated, hands-on Designer/Artist ready to seize an opportunity to work on the next graphic t- shirt design that will be etched into the fabric of pop culture?
We're seeking experienced Designers/Illustrators to join our Creative Services team and develop highly visible creative solutions that'll impact our enormous global audience. You, the designer, will specialize in graphic t-shirt and apparel creations for a diverse landscape of talent brands/genres, focusing on creating original artwork, traditional & digital illustration, typography, logo and icon-based branding.
Experience within the apparel industry, an excellent eye for design and detail, an understanding of cultural, viral, and market trends as well as a passion/knowledge for Professional Wrestling are key factors for a successful candidate.
Your portfolio needs to demonstrate cutting-edge work that stands out from the clutter, shows fresh thinking and a creative approach to problem-solving. You must be extremely proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work directly with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Art Directors to develop consumer products, from concept to completion
• Execute key deliverables such as typographic layout, logo development, traditional & digital illustration
• Interact with Project Management as well as the Creative Services Studio Group to collaborate on project trafficking and production, ensuring on-time, properly finished product results
• Keep current with WWE Network and television programming, characters, storylines, and products
• Participate in brainstorms and research the market for new trends and techniques
Requirements:
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design and concepting capabilities
• Expert in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Able to think, react, and execute effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Able to simultaneously work on multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and professional
• Able to listen to initial direction and revise and execute against internal critiques
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in written forms
• Collaborative with a solutions-oriented attitude and willingness to pitch in
• Have an interest in social and cultural trends and fashions
• A passion and understanding of Professional Wrestling
• Currently a fan watching all programming
• Bachelor's degree/BFA in Design/Visual Communications
• Minimum of four years of in-house hands-on design experience with fashion brands/apparel
market
IMPORTANT: This freelance position is based in our global headquarters in Stamford, CT. Applications without a link to your online portfolio will NOT be considered.
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