Freelance Assistant Graphic Designer Job at madhappy, Los Angeles, CA

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  • madhappy
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

FREELANCE ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Madhappy is a Los Angeles-based clothing brand made for a community of optimists, born in 2017. Madhappy uses apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces – including its permanent flagship in West Hollywood – to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind. Its own seasonal stores – with past and present locations including New York City (Soho), Aspen, Miami, East Hampton, and Tokyo – are each designed to reflect their site, while still sharing the brand’s DNA. The brand currently produces a selection of ever-evolving, evergreen classic styles, seasonally available collections and collaborations. Madhappy supports research and awareness in mental health through The Madhappy Foundation (a 501c(3) non-profit) and writes Local Optimist, a print magazine. Each to celebrate us as works-in-progress, and the personal and collective expression that is a part of that.

About The Job

We are looking to hire a Freelance Associate Graphic Designer for Madhappy.

In this position, you will be responsible for creating graphics at a high level with consistency across brand values, project briefs, and collaborators. You will be working on multiple projects in the Madhappy pipeline. This role will report directly to our Art Director.

You must be based in or willing to move to Los Angeles to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Apparel Design and Graphic Design teams to develop and execute seasonal deliverables
  • Collaborate with Graphic Designers to create apparel and accessory graphic tech packs
  • Partner with Designers to ensure a cohesive collection for each season
  • Prepare print-ready artwork for vendors
  • Create repeat patterns and prints
  • Create detailed techpacks with specs and techniques for each artwork
  • Assess and troubleshoot prototypes
  • Maintain project libraries and organize graphics by season and concept

Qualifications

About you

  • 3+ years of relevant graphic design experience
  • Exceptional Illustrator & Photoshop Skills
  • Technical Knowledge in executing graphics on apparel
  • Knowledge of the consumer
  • Commercial awareness
  • Experience working on a fast paced, small team is a plus
  • Proven concepting, research, and creative skills (preferably shown through a portfolio)

Characteristics

  • Cross-functional understanding with an ability to communicate with functional experts in Design and Product Development
  • Strong communication skills
  • Displayed passion for graphic design and apparel
  • Attention to detail
  • Extremely organized
  • Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and also to be a team player

About Madhappy

Learn more about our initiatives including Local Optimist & The Madhappy Foundation below and via Madhappy.com and @Madhappy.

About Local Optimist

Local Optimist is a space for radical discovery and connection. By focusing on open conversations and mindful exploration, we orient people with reliable, optimistic resources — available at any moment.

About The Madhappy Foundation

The Madhappy Foundation is non-profit organization, 501(c)(3) with a mission to improve mental health globally. Through The Madhappy Foundation, 1% of proceeds from every sale benefit our efforts to raise awareness, fund research, and positively impact the mental health movement.

Learn more here.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Seasonal work, Local area,

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