Homefield

As an Apparel Graphic Designer at Homefield, you will work closely with the Director of Apparel Design and fellow designers to develop college apparel collections, as well as the Vice Presidents of Sales and Retail to design product specifically for Homefield owned stores and retail partners. You will research a school's history and traditions, consult school licensing departments to get artwork approved. In plain words: you'll design thoughtful college apparel for Homefield's owned stores and retail partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design unique and thoughtful graphics for t-shirts, sweatshirts, headwear and outerwear
• Engage in extensive research on school history/traditions
• Vectorize vintage logos/mascots/wordmarks
• Work with schools to ensure artwork approval
• Take in-bound requests from retail partners for hot market, as well as Homefield's owned stores
• Ensure that designs are within the boundaries set by licensing agreements
• Communicate directly with Licensing Directors when necessary
• Submit artwork through online licensing portals
• Maintain organized digital filing systems
• Follow systems for file prep and storage
• Maintain naming conventions

What Makes You a Good Fit:

• A bias toward action. You like to make things happen, and consider yourself to be a self-starter.
• You enjoy a creative challenge. Our Creative Team often has to work within university guidelines and constraints.
• You like to learn. School design requires a lot of research. It's important that we understand a school's history, legacies, and traditions.
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment. Sometimes opportunities present themselves with short-notice, and our Creative Team works quickly to execute on ideas.
• A knowledge of the college sports landscape, and excitement to create apparel that meets the big moments.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in related field
• Strong proficiency of Adobe's Creative Cloud Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
• Illustration skills
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• A compelling portfolio
• Preferably reside in Indianapolis, though we will consider remote roles for the right candidate

Benefits:

• 4 day full-time work week
• Health Insurance (Dental and Vision Included)
• HSA
• 401(k) Program
• 14 Days PTO
• Sick Leave
• Generous Employee Discount

About Homefield:

Based in Indianapolis, Homefield was founded in 2018 with the goal of being the most thoughtful collegiate apparel brand in the country. We pride ourselves on meaningful design, incredibly comfortable garments and a premier direct-to-consumer experience. Devoted adherents to the power of narrative, our unique, vintage-inspired apparel tells the story of your favorite memories, and will be right alongside you to celebrate the ones not yet made.