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On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.\nIf you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!\nOVERVIEW:\nNote: As part of the application process for this role, a portfolio of work is required for review.\nThe Associate Graphic Designer will support the creation and execution of on-product graphics, color applications, print and pattern treatments, and visual branding elements across Team Sports, Fitness, Racquet, and other Hardlines categories. Working under the direction of the Lead Graphic Designer and in partnership with Industrial Design, Business Development, Sourcing and other cross-functional teams, this role will translate consumer trends, brand direction, and product strategies into manufacturable graphic solutions for physical products. The Associate Graphic Designer will develop knowledge of product materials, techniques, embellishments, manufacturing processes, and factory capabilities to ensure graphics and color applications are visually compelling, commercially appropriate, and executable in production.\nCreative Concept:\nDesign and execute on Product Graphics from established color and graphic trends.\nLeveraging outside trend services, online research, and social channels (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), collect content to represent and illustrate current and future trends as related to product categories.\nCreate mood boards, visual line plans, and any visual tools to use in presentations.\nProject manage and track updates for all assigned projects\nReact with business initiatives involving product, design, merchandising, and process.\nIdeate with the Graphic Design Manager to drive newness and innovation\nManage the concept sample organization and uphold each season’s presentation set-up.\nReinforce a process to relay important trend & concept information to cross functional teams.\nCommunicates thoughts, ideas, information and messages in a logical, organized and coherent manner.\nBuild Cross Functional Partnership:\nAttend seasonal line review with Leadership across Product Development and Merchandising with guidance from the Graphic Design Manager\nAttend seasonal strategy meetings with Industrial Design, Business Development, and Brand Design.\nPartner with Industrial Design, Brand Design, and Business Development to ensure all supporting collateral developed in support of assigned category(s) aligns with the overall aesthetic direction of the seasonal line.\nCommunicate with the HKO office and directly with manufacturing vendors to maintain design intent.\nCustomer Focus:\nKeep up-to-date information of customer identity and interests relating to social and cultural influences and relay information to Industrial Design, Brand Design, and Business Development\nShop competition, attend trade shows and meet with market influencers to take photos/buy samples to pull together inspiration.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's Degree in Arts, Graphic Design, or related field \n5-7 years of related experience \nExperienced in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop\nStrong taste level and knowledge of current and future global trends\nProduct/apparel graphic experience\nStrong knowledge of materials, graphic production processes, and manufacturing processes\nVIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAt DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.\nTo ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:\nCameras must be on during all virtual interviews.\n\nAI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.\n\nOffers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.\n\nIf you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. 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