Graphic Designer 3

Graphic Designer

Location: Beaverton, Oregon (Hybrid. Onsite Monday-Thursdays and can work remotely from home on Fridays)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Graphic Designer for a time-sensitive, special project. This is a six-month contract role where you will support a full-time employee's workload, allowing them to focus on a strategic initiative. The position involves high communication with product and color designers across accessories, running, and training product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Create mood boards and conceptualize new ideas for apparel and accessories.
• Prepare and hand over technical design files to factory partners.
• Develop schematics for socks and other accessory products.
• Collaborate closely with product and color designers.
• Ensure design concepts align with brand standards and project goals.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in graphic design, specifically for apparel or accessories.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CLO is required. Candidates must also have a portfolio that demonstrates storytelling, typography skills, the use of mood boards, and a minimal or refined design aesthetic with prints and patterns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience designing accessories, bags, headwear, or socks.
• A strong sense of visual culture.
• Advanced typography and illustration skills.
• Prior experience within the apparel and footwear industry.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $35.00 and $44.00 per hour. Please note that the final rate will be determined based on experience and other factors. A benefits package is available to eligible employees.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.