Graphic Designer – Contract

AFTCO - The American Fishing Tackle Company • Contract • Santa Ana, CA, US • 2w ago

AFTCO is a growing apparel company in the fishing & outdoor industry with a legacy of USA-made hardgoods. From the freezing temperatures in Michigan’s upper peninsula, to the blazing humidity of summer in Costa Rica - our products are built to handle the extreme. We believe in producing products that are built to last, balanced against the preferences of a primarily Southeast and Midwest customer. AFTCO stresses fabric selection for optimal performance, lasting construction, and subtle design cues over fashion preferences. We are not a fashion company.

We have been in business 61 years. We are a third generation, family-owned and operated business that believes deeply in the long-term. We do not focus on big box retail, but instead on organic long-lasting growth through key independent retailers and our direct-to-consumer efforts. In a world where private equity gobbles up brands in order to mass produce cheaply built goods – we are becoming an exception to the rule. We are looking for an individual who shares our long-term thought process.

Overview

AFTCO is currently seeking an experienced graphic designer for work on a contract basis. This is an in house or hybrid work position. This position will require experience in graphic creation, manipulation, and tech pack generation. You will collaborate with the AFTCO design team, as well as other freelance artists and designers.

There is a heavy graphic production element to this position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the AFTCO product team on graphic needs.

• Create CADs with color combo options for seasonal programs.

• Create tech packs for the product development team.

• Create graphics to flesh out seasonal line and SMU programs.

• Manipulate artwork and graphics from outside sources into production tech packs.

Job Requirements

• Experience in graphic design on a professional level, especially in an apparel setting.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop.

• A passion for fishing is a plus.

• A passion for the outdoors is a plus.