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Far Bank is the world's authority in fly fishing, comprised of the greatest brands in the industry – Sage, Redington, RIO Products, and Fly Water Travel. Founded in 1980, Sage's core mission is "perfecting performance" through our Made in the USA fly rods and high-end fly reels. Redington, acquired by Sage in 2003, is the go-to provider of accessible fly-fishing rods, reels, and apparel for the value conscious angler. RIO Products joined the family in 2005 and is recognized as the world's leading producer of the highest performance fly lines, leader, tippet, and flies for the specialty fly fishing market. In 2018, Fly Water Travel (FWT) joined the Far Bank family, complementing our industry-leading products with world-class on-the-water experiences. At Far Bank, our core purpose is to inspire the fly angler through outstanding products and extraordinary experiences. Far Bank Enterprises is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Joshua Green Corporation.

Our marketing team is small and highly collaborative, with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality to get things done together. Often we're tackling projects where the exact path forward isn't immediately clear, but as a team we problem-solve, experiment, and figure it out. That curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to jump in wherever needed is critical for success.

OUR SEARCH / POSITION SUMMARY

At Far Bank, we see graphic design as visual communication that engages, informs, and inspires. We're looking for a talented Graphic Designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations in packaging, print, and digital media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple teams across the company, the Graphic Designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that informs and connects with the end consumer. A successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of branding/marketing execution and comes to the table with a vision of the right style and layout for every project. This role is heavy in team collaboration with both Product Development and Marketing Managers - with the ability to voice and execute your input into the final brand vision.

If you like collaborating as a part of a greater team and have desire to see your work/vision come to life in a meaningful way with iconic brands that reach fly fishing markets globally, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, and Sales to develop new approaches for creating more expressive and informative product/campaign execution
• Create and design various materials for packaging, print, and digital mediums
• Select colors, fonts, images, and layouts per brand guidelines
• Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner with quality deliverables
• Advise best practices and optimizations throughout design projects
• Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software (Adobe CC suite, Figma, BrandFolder, Monday.com)
• Execute designs across multiple mediums and across multiple brands while adhering to established brand graphic standards
• Manage multiple projects within design specifications and budget restrictions
• Collaborate with Brand Portfolio Marketing Director and Creative Lead to determine voice and messaging for graphic design pieces
• QA design for errors and manage external print timelines and proofing.
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible
• Drive a holistic approach to design and content creation with input and participation from key project stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned by Marketing Director and/or Creative Lead

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Team oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to travel and work weekend and/or long hours as needed
• Fully proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and experience with creative collaboration tools such as Figma
• Understanding and ability to work in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Acute attention to detail is imperative
• Proven skills in planning/organization, time management, prioritization, problem solving, decision making, and communications – both written and verbal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Packaging, Print, and Digital Media
• Understanding of offset and digital printing processes
• Strong interest and participation in fly fishing and/or greater outdoor lifestyle a plus
• An interest in stretch skills like video editing, motion graphics, ai tools, and/or illustration are a
• Photography and content creation opportunities available but not a required skill set for the role

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a creative field
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience in graphic design
• Portfolio of work with a range of creative projects