Surface Pattern/Graphics - Designer - Cool Gear : Job Details

Since 2000, Cool Gear has brought a vibrant approach to the hydration category through leading innovation and a whole lot of style. We stand apart from the crowd by making ordinary water bottles and tumblers look extraordinary and delivering a new wave of design that you've never seen before. Cool Gear's talented designers have over 20 years of experience making the everyday a little more colorful and creating unique hydration solutions that reflect current trends. We're known for our exclusive trend-driven graphics that make it easy for you to show off your personal style while doing what you love! So, cheers to staying hydrated in style and cheers to you! In 2021, Cool Gear was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together. We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Designer of Surface Pattern/Graphics.This role, you will be involved in the overall creation and management of trend illustration and custom retail item styling in addition to Cool Gear standard product line.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create surface pattern illustration / Graphic Design in support of product styling.
• Participate in the ideation, planning and execution of Trend and special seasonal promotions.
• Create art spec files and rendered images to support Industrial Design and sales.
• Provide support for the creative strategy and art direction of a wide variety of graphic related materials in support of brand activities, including but not limited to Product, product catalog, custom retail programing and trade shows.
• Develop materials for sales presentations, line reviews, sales meetings, product catalogs, collateral materials, trade shows, marketing events, and a host of items to print.
• Manipulate photographs, stock photography and CAD images to support sales presentations and other related media.
• Interact with Senior Graphic Designers, Industrial Design, Product Managers, Sales Managers, Sales Representatives, on various graphic related matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short term & Long-term disability

Accidental death insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Company paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field Or Associates Degree in Graphics or related field.
• Experience: three (3) years of related experience with Bachelor's degree as a graphic designer in a corporate or design firm environment; or (5) years related experience with Associate's degree as a graphic designer in a corporate or design firm environment.
• Must have strong awareness of current graphic design trends.
• Familiarity with the retail market space.
• Must have comprehensive commercial illustration skills.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Proficient in graphics software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Proficient in standard business software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Skilled in freehand sketch ideas and concepts without the aid of computers and software to supplement discussions and communications.
• Skilled in understanding of printing processes such as 4-color offset lithography, silk screen, digital and large format printing, embossing/de-bossing, and similar nuances involved in color separations.
• Flexibility to travel to meet and communicate with local suppliers or accounts 5% of the time.
• Strong problem solving, project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Resourceful, Detail Oriented and Organized
• Effective team player.
• Flexible, comfortable with change.
• Self-directed and energetic.
• Growth potential to more senior roles.
• Community- Work well with others in promoting high performance work teams.
• Courage- Share ideas with others that add value and reduce waste/scrap.
• Craftsmanship- Demand quality work of self and others.
• Commitment- Work with others to accomplish the goals of the job.
• Celebration- Achieve common goals and share the successes with others.

And of course - our Core ValuesTo thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!Cool Gear offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.Cool Gear supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.