Who We Are:

Having been designers for myriad companies within the fashion industry, we have first-hand experience of design work being either miscredited, uncredited, discarded or unused. Z_DROPPED plans to disrupt this norm by investing in vetted creatives.

By providing a curated online platform to empower these creatives to exist on their terms, we function as a one-stop-shop of production, marketing, and sales that highlight each designer further than the confines of the corporate landscape.

Z_DROPPED gives back the spotlight, validation and financial returns to creatives that have earned it. This will be the start of a creative industry disruption and revolution.

Industry:
Fashion / Action Sports

Company size:
2-9 employees

Headquarters:
Los Angeles, Ca

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Leadership, Product Design, Marketing and Creative teams to design cutting edge, compelling seasonal print & pattern artwork, typography, trims, labels, graphics, hangtags, and product packaging.
• Assist in Logo/Branding ideation and execution.
• Research consumer trends, market trends, and color trends with the ability to interpret to the melin consumer.
• Create and present design inspiration mood boards with patterns, images, color direction, and seasonal storytelling.
• Manage and maintain trim design and development including branding, woven labels, and hangtags.
• Assist team in preparing for design reviews and other meetings. Aid in the creation and maintenance of design cads.
• Work closely with design, product, and creative teams to implement brand vision, division guidelines, and art direction.
• Provide strike off comments, proto, and sample submits and provide solutions with the development team.
• Create and maintain one sheet sales tools.
• Manage and execute multiple design projects from concept to finished product within calendar deadline to ensure hitting design, development and GTM dates.
• Interpret direction and feedback to update art files and problem solving in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Create Industry-leading and innovative design.
• A mix of freehand drawing skills with digital design.
• Supreme attention to detail is a must, keen eye on layout design.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot well and turn around projects within 48-hours.
• A highly motivated self-starter.
• A professional who works well with all levels of management and has a “can do attitude”.
• Team player attitude required.
• Bring a collaborative energy.
• Eagerness to jump in at any level of artwork creation as needed by the team.
• Seeking comfort or average = Need not apply.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree Required
• 3-5 years in Graphic Design
• Extremely proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Freehand drawing skills are a must
• Knows how to create a repeat pattern and/or turn a non-repeat into a repeat pattern
• Experience in design, development, production processes from concept, development through production
• High organizational skills to create clear presentations, interpret art direction, and follow through with internal teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with teammates across the organization
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to change
• Must have strong time management skills

Perqs:

• Flexible hours.
• At will employment.
• Heavily discounted product.
• Paid lunches.
• Quarterly assessments for promotions and raises.
• 1:1 daily meetings to help YOU and YOUR passion project.
• Free apprenticeship.
• Advise on decisions for your brand
• Free mentorship. Gain my experience earlier on in your career.
• Equity share after 1 year.

My intent:

• To give back to YOUR passion project financially.
• To give back YOUR passion project in knowledge and experience.
• Show you the ropes (How, where to start)
• Help educate and mentor. (Do’s, Don’ts and “be carefuls”)
• Networking. (expanding your teams and allies) 

Equipment Needed:
Internet, Computer, telephone or cell phone with unlimited long distance. Home office set-up.

Apply Today!

LETS GET STARTED!

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