Graphic Designer - netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.)

Role: Graphic Designer III

Location: Culver City, CA

Duration: 6 months contract (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Custom Hardware Graphic Designer

Role Objective:

Create visual designs and mechanical files for custom Beats hardware.

Role Summary:

Work cross-functionally with product, brand marketing & the global influencer team to create graphic hardware designs & mechanical files for all custom Beats audio products.

Customs are bespoke creations intended to inspire the world’s greatest athletes, artists and musicians - they cannot be purchased by consumers.

The Role:

• Design

• Translate the visions of our partners and brand into impactful graphics and designs for Beats hardware that stand out on the world's biggest stages

• Inform graphics, color & finish across all non-commercial Beats hardware

• Output quick-turn, high-volume designs & mechanicals which meet the requirements of provided creative briefs

• Create high-fidelity mockups and 3D renderings of Beats hardware

• Develop digital design assets for programs within brand guidelines and manufacturing capabilities

• Design internal and external facing pitch decks and presentations for partner and leadership review

• Produce and oversee mechanical files for all Beats customs

• Ability to convert artwork into vector format

• Development & Innovation

• Review hardware samples and provide detailed feedback to ensure all products meet Apple’s quality standards

• Research and stay up to date on current design and competitor trends

• Foster a culture of innovative hardware design & continuously push new ideas which can be applied to Beats products - colors, finishes, treatments, graphic application methods…

• Work directly with local suppliers to innovate, problem solve & develop custom Beats hardware alongside the product team

Qualifications:

• Expertise in digital design software (Creative Suite).

• Highly adaptive, able to identify issues and proactively problem solve.

• Profound understanding of fashion, elevated craft, and high taste level.

• Understanding of how 2D graphics can be applied to curved surfaces.

• Drive execution, foster innovation and collaborate well with others.

• Ability to interpret written creative briefs and output graphic designs.

• Ability to juggle multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and change priorities rapidly as required by the business.

• Calm under pressure while exuding competence with a “can do” attitude.

• Communicates effectively (written and oral) with all cross functional contacts (internal and external).

• Strong writing and presentation skills.

• Excellent eye for design, typography, layout & color.

• Passion for a brand that moves fast and shapes culture.

Experience:

• 5+ years of graphic design experience

• Experience working within culturally leading brand(s)

• Understanding of make and manufacturing process

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

• Graphic design background required