Position Summary:

The Graphic Designer assists in communicating and maintaining the integrity of the Black Diamond brand identity through print and digital media.

1. Participates in the creation and maintenance of Black Diamond graphic design and brand standards.
2. Designs and produces marketing collateral for all channels, including catalogs, advertising, presentations, sales support materials, trade show booths, in-store graphics and digital marketing.
3. Assists with the proofing process of print and digital marketing materials.
4. Collaborates with other members of the marketing department in the creation of marketing assets, including images and graphics, as needed and directed by the Creative Director.
5. Executes other marketing projects as directed by the Creative Director.

Qualifications:

• Education Required: Bachelors Degree in graphic design or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: B.A./B.F.A. with emphasis in Graphic Design, Advertising or Commercial Art
• Work Experience Required: 2 years as a graphic designer
• Preferred: 3+ years as a graphic designer in the outdoor or ski industry

Skills and General Experience:

• Familiarity with rock/ice climbing, freeride/backcountry skiing, mountain culture and equipment is required
• Solid skills in graphic design; an excellent eye for typography, clean layout, purposeful color and refined style
• Good illustration and photo editing skills
• Experience shooting, directing and working with photography and/or video is helpful
• A professional working knowledge of relevant design programs for print, environments, products, graphics and the web (Including: Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, MS Office (PowerPoint), Macintosh OS X)
• Understanding of the printing process and workflow
• Ability to work in an open workspace environment and work well with other designers
• Strong organizational skills
• Work well under pressure and deadlines; Comfortable with change
• Knowledge of and experience with Black Diamond products
• Excellent ability to verbally and graphically communicate ideas to internal customers and supervisor is required
• Experience with website design is helpful along with ability to use Dreamweaver and Flash
• Attention to detail is critical
• Strong artistic/design sensibility is a must

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