Akkodis is seeking a Graphic Design Lead for a contract position with a client located Sewell, NJ (Mostly remote with weekly/bi-weekly in-person production proofing).

Pay Range: 25-30/HR on W2 The pay rate may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Title: Graphic Design Lead (Need clothing designs)

Location: Sewell, NJ (Mostly remote with weekly/bi-weekly in-person)

Type: Contract

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a 4-year design program

• In-progress design portfolio or examples of previous work

• Knowledge of design techniques and trends

• Experience with apparel design is preferred but not required

• Interest in youth sports is preferred but not required

Skills:

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Workplace

• Multitasking

• Client relations

• Written and verbal communication

• Self-starter

• Creative with an eye for quality and attention to detail

• Organization and project scheduling

• Leadership

Responsibilities:

• Create custom apparel designs and logos for multiple sports-related tournaments across the

country, specifically youth girls' sports

• Create diverse designs for multiple demographics, specifically age groups, and multiple

different clientele

• Must be comfortable with receiving and interpreting client feedback

• Able to lead the charge on multiple design projects at a time

• Plan a comprehensive design rollout schedule for the busy season with key dates including

initial client meeting, first draft, follow up client meetings, and final approval deadlines

• Work closely with clients to ensure that all needs are being met in a timely manner

• Be the bridge between contracted designers and the company, often giving appropriate

design feedback based on clients’ needs

• Sit in on virtual meetings with multiple people who are not in the design world and be able to

translate design language

• Approves test prints to ensure design is being executed appropriately

• Occasionally attends virtual meetings with clients to understand clear expectations of each

project

Workplace Structure:

• Reports to Operations lead

• Oversees occasional contracted designers

• Communicates with the internal production team, including screen printers, etc.

Possible Opportunities:

• Opportunity to lead a retail rebranding project

• Ability to travel (separate pay structure, not included in weekly hours)

Benefits:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance