Job Title: Product Graphic Designer

Department: R&D

Location: Thousand Oaks, California

Reports to: Product Design Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Overview: The Graphic Designer plays a critical role in the product development process, from early concept ideation through production-ready execution. This position will create designs that don’t just perform on the field but stand out visually and influence the direction of the category with an emphasis on originality, craft, and visual impact. The Graphic Designer will define what the brands look like to the customer, to the retailer and to anyone else who is exposed to the brands and works closely with the Rawlings and Easton design & product teams.

A strong candidate for this position will have strong illustration and typography skills to help define the visual identity of our baseball bats and related products. This role is ideal for a designer who draws inspiration from sports, culture, art, and fashion-and knows how to translate that influence into bold, modern product graphics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Create original, illustration-driven graphic concepts for baseball bats and related products
Produce digitally illustrated artwork, patterns, typography and visual elements
Translate artistic concepts into clean, production ready designs
Develop detailed tech packs, including artwork specifications, color and finishes
Ensure feasibility of concepts, meeting product cost targets and project timelines
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams
Research and apply graphic and color trends from art, culture, fashion, and sports to inform fresh, relevant designs
Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
Iterate on designs based on feedback while maintaining strong artistic point of view
Present new concepts and ideas to teammates in Development, Design, and Marketing
Encourage innovation on current projects as well as introduce ideas for future products
Participate in validation studies and drive consumer connection
Develop and nurture a portfolio of advance concept designs
Create and render photorealistic images for presentations, catalog and website
Problem solves design & manufacturing issues
Work in tandem with the product team to help clarify objectives with vendors
Basic understanding of Branding and Print
All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Approximately 3+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a strong emphasis on illustration and artwork creation
A portfolio that clearly demonstrates original illustration, drawing ability, and artistic range, ideally applied to products
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, Industrial Design, or related field preferred
Strong understanding of color, typography, and composition
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator
Keyshot experience preferred
Ability to create clear and well composed tech-packs
Must be detail orientated with the ability to meet deadlines
Proven ability to effectively manage time and work on multiple projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must live within a commutable distance to the office and be available for on-site collaboration as needed

Bonus Points:

Experience illustrating for physical products, sporting goods, or lifestyle brands
Strong sketching or hand drawing skills
Personal interest in baseball, action sports, or streetwear culture

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Opportunity to design industry leading products seen and used by athletes and consumers
Creative freedom to push artistic boundaries within a performance- driven category
A collaborative, culture-focused environment that values originality and innovation
Hybrid work environment

Working Conditions: General office working conditions some domestic and international travel. Travel internationally 2-4 weeks or as needed and/or required by essential job functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Position may be required to perform other duties as needed.

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