Marquee Brands is seeking self-starter, enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join its Body Glove team. The graphic designer-branding/design plays a critical role in the design and management of Body Glove’s identity. The position works closely with all members of the executive and marketing teams to develop and implement branding guides, seasonal trend guides, product packaging, graphic and textile development, and retail brand exposure. This role also provides support to internal business development and licensees by developing impactful presentations and brand sales materials. This position will be responsible for staying current on trend design and assist licensees in developing brand relevant packaging for both hard and soft lines.

Marquee Brands
Marquee owns and manages a portfolio of established global brands across consumer products and channels from luxury goods to sports and active apparel. Marquee’s team of professionals is focused on a commitment to drive organic growth through natural brand extensions, impactful marketing, and direct consumer engagement. Our promise is to ensure our brands continue their storied success through relevant product, expanded retail distribution, and international growth all while continuing to be true to their founding message and origin.

Body Glove
Since 1953, Body Glove has been all about the water: Inspired by “all things water”, California lifeguards and watermen Bill and Bob Meistrell constructed the first functional wetsuit, the “body glove”. Body Glove has established itself as the leading watersports brand in the world by providing innovative, high-quality products that protect people and enhance their lives, in and out of the water.

Here’s what you will do here

Brand and Licensing Support
-Design and prepare custom brand presentation for licensees and retailers
-Update Branding and Logo Style guide as needed
-Design and develop appropriate retail merchandising & POP guide to support licensees and retailers
-Work directly with licensees to develop instore merchandising options including PDQs, end caps and signage
-Provide creative insight and direction for collaborations
-Relationship management with key licensees stakeholders

Product & Packaging Development
-Responsible for design, development, and implementation of 2 seasonal trend guides (Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter). The guide encompasses all brand and should be applicable to hard and soft lines.
-Lead trend inspiration research and stay up to date on all design trends
-Responsible for building all graphic and repeat pattern assets to include in each seasonal trend guide
-Responsible for the development and distribution of the packaging guide
-Support licensees on the development of packaging concepts and designs as needed
-Responsible for packaging approvals
-Assist in product graphic approvals
-Assist marketing team on design and sourcing of promotional products as needed (stickers, tees, sweatshirts, and hats)

Creative Asset Management:
-Organize and manage asset all creative assets on Box.com
-Manage and track packaging approvals on box.com with all licensees

You’re going to need this to carry out this job
-Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration or relevant field preferred but not required
-Strong portfolio demonstrating skilled textile design and graphics background
-2-3 years graphic design/illustration experience
-Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator
-Strong typography skills
-Desire to own projects and see them through to completion
-Video editing skills a plus
-Team and results oriented
-Passion for actions sports/ outdoor lifestyle
-Occasional travel required
-Please submit your portfolio and resume to be considered.

Marquee Brands Benefits and Perks
-You'll enjoy coming to work because we have a refreshing company culture that is open, entrepreneurial, and fun.
-Competitive salary, and bonus structure
-401k match
-Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision
-Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
-Life insurance
-Pet Insurance
-Generous Vacation and Leave Policies
-Action Days - two (2) fully paid “Marquee In Action" days each calendar year to dedicate your time to a charity or cause of your choice.
-11 Paid Holidays: In addition to Paid vacation.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.