Lead Designer - Color and Graphics (Materials Designer 3) Job at Sunrise Systems

Our client, a leading sporting goods and apparel manufacturing company, is looking for a Lead Designer - Color and Graphics (Materials Designer 3). This is for an initial duration of 4 months and is located in Beaverton, OR.

Job Title: Lead Designer - Color and Graphics
Reference ID: 25-09590
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 4 Months
Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)

MUST include a portfolio demonstrating past work, storytelling, footwear, Streetwear and Lifestyle, and/or designing for local markets. (Link or PDF only)

Must Haves:

• Lead color and material design for footwear
• Experience in Streetwear and Lifestyle fashions, and designing to local geography trends

Nice to Haves:

• Experience or knowledge of APLA market, culture, trends, or product creation. This role has a unique opportunity to drive hyperlocal narrative and a holistic vision for style that resonates with Streetwear and Lifestyle consumers in the Asia Pacific Latin -America (APLA) geography. Ideal candidates will have previous experience with the APLA consumer
• Strong storytelling skills applied through graphics and materials
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross function product creation team

What you bring:

• BA/BFA/MA/MFA/Associates Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design or related field preferred
• 5+ years relevant work experience in Graphic Design, Color Design, Product Design
• Strong passion for research and gathering cultural and market insights
• Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional partners
• Proven ability to create concepts, iterate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary product and creative team in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding and ability to concept based on a holistic head-to-toe design expression inclusive of footwear and apparel
• Connection to contemporary art & design, sport and streetwear trends
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Creates graphics that are Industry leading, trend right and that consistently incorporate consumer/athlete insights through powerful storytelling, emotional connectivity and relevance
• Produces presentation materials in conjunction with design and category teams that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences
• Proficient ability to apply and perform color and graphic design skills, including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing, and scale, visual presentation development and layout that is supported by a portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design
• Uses advanced design skills to create original graphic and/or textile designs that appropriately reflect brand design ethos
• Computer literate using Mac platforms with a high digital design acumen in design-based software (Creative Suite)
• Experience with 3D and AI Design tools is not required, but is a plus

Interested and Qualified candidates, please send your most recently updated word document resume to sangeeth.k@sunrisesys.com or Jaffer.s@sunrisesys.com.