Senior Designer, Branded Apparel Graphics

About the role

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner Word is Bond We do what we say we'll do Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do There is no "I" in Run We stay generous with our humanity Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something. Let's run there. Your Job: The Brooks Creative Lab imagines/designs/curates/manifests creative concepts, campaigns, and assets that define and express the Brooks brand. Print, retail, packaging, web, digital, events - even porta potties - are our canvas, and runners are our inspiration. Our growing team seeks a Senior Designed, Branded Apparel Graphics to develop merchandise in support of branded experiences around the globe. As the Senior Designer, Branded Apparel Graphics at Brooks, you will be responsible for creating original graphics and textile designs that reflect our brand aesthetic while meeting the needs of the business serving runners around the world. You will help shape how Brooks shows up through branded products at events, brand moments, and internal programs, translating our brand expression into compelling, product-ready design. You will use strong craft and sound judgment to turn runners, events, and brand needs into clear, on brand recommendations. Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $91,931-$137,896 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other: Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families! Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance. Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave. Bonus-in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance. Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits. Location- You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person. At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.

Requirements

• Creative portfolio demonstrating best in class graphic design; please add your online portfolio link at the top of your resume when applying
• Bachelor's degree in Textile, Material, Graphic Design, or related field; equivalent combination of education and years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
• 5+ years of progressive and technically sophisticated textile design experience; may be substituted by proven skill based on work samples
• Demonstrated understanding of textile manufacturing, screen-printing, dying, and design techniques
• Expert knowledge in Figma, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Adobe CC
• Must be able to design, prepare production files, and color separate art using Illustrator and Photoshop (vector and index)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company
• Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution of tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all the pieces fit together and affect one another
• Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products, or other departments' operations and/or morale; "connecting the dots"
• Demonstration of innovation and initiative - always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary
• Passionate participation in Brooks' sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community
• Travel 2x a year (domestically and internationally)
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

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