Graphic Designer — Irvine, CA

We are seeking a detail-oriented Creative Designer with a strong emphasis focused on print, packaging and production to join our team. In this role, you will focus on developing packaging artwork, translating design concepts into production-ready technical drawings, creating precise dielines, and preparing print-ready files for manufacturing. The ideal candidate has expertise in structural packaging, pre-press standards, vector illustration, and color management.

What You’ll Own

• Design, update, and manage detailed product packaging and structural dielines across product lines.

• Prepare precise artwork, mechanicals, and pre-press files for print vendors and packaging manufacturers.

• Translate design concepts into production-ready technical CAD files and dimensioned drawings.

• Create accurate, dimensioned technical drawings of hardware components.

• Develop and maintain reusable design libraries (logos, trims, hardware, and packaging templates).

• Execute rapid design revisions while maintaining rigorous production accuracy.

• Deliver organized source files and production-ready exports across projects.

Why This Role Matters

• Production Bridge: You ensure that rough design concepts are accurately and efficiently translated into technical, manufacturer-ready files, preventing costly errors in production.

• Brand Integrity: By maintaining and evolving design libraries, you ensure consistency across all packaging, hardware, and branding, reinforcing the brand's visual identity.

• Operational Efficiency: Your expertise in preparing precise, organized files accelerates the manufacturing process and minimizes the need for back-and-forth communication with printers and vendors.

• Technical Accuracy: You provide the precision required for hardware and apparel design, ensuring that every dimension and detail meets strict quality standards before items hit the production line.

• Seamless Workflow: By serving as a technical expert, you allow the wider design team to focus on innovation and ideation, knowing that the execution and production prep are in capable hands.

What You Bring

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with solid skills in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.

• Strong experience in technical apparel CAD, production-ready garment flats, and tech pack illustration.

• Proven ability in scale-accurate hardware and trim design, as well as vector illustration.

• Demonstrated expertise in packaging design, dieline creation, artwork version control, and substrate selection.

• Thorough understanding of print production, prepress, color management (Pantone, CMYK), press checks, and quality control.

• Experience preparing files for direct manufacturer and printer handoffs.

• Familiarity with Figma (optional) and CLO 3D or Browzwear (preferred but not required).

• Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat for design proofing and collaborative reviews.

Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401K

Work location:

• In-person