Are you passionate about design and eager to be part of a dynamic team that forges meaningful connections between consumers and innovative companies? Anthem Branding, a leading tactile design and merchandise agency, is seeking a dedicated and creative Designer to join our team.

About Anthem Branding: Anthem Branding is a design and merchandise agency that specializes in creating tangible connections between consumers and today's most forward-thinking companies. We take pride in our commitment to exceptional design and custom merchandise, ensuring that our clients' visions are brought to life with precision and creativity.

Position Overview: As a Designer at Anthem, you will create high-quality graphic designs, execute custom merchandise concepts, and deliver flawless production-ready artwork. You'll generate fresh design ideas for a diverse range of clients, ensuring artwork accuracy and contributing to the success of our client projects. Whether working independently or with our creative team, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects daily.

If you’re a passionate, detail-oriented, and creative individual looking to make a meaningful impact through design, explore the exciting opportunities at Anthem Branding. Join us in crafting connections and making a difference for our clients.

Location:

This full-time position operates during Mountain Standard Time office hours and offers flexibility to work remotely or from our office in downtown Boulder, Colorado.

US Only — Colorado based candidates preferred

Remote candidates considered based on experience

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design across various brand needs, including logos, apparel graphics, and custom merchandise, from concept to completion with a discerning eye for craftsmanship and attention to detail

• Adapt creatively to work within a variety of styles and brand guidelines, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to take on new challenges

• Take feedback constructively from senior teammates and collaborate closely with the creative, account, and production teams to achieve project goals

• Shape and build your knowledge, staying eager to learn and grow as a designer, and confidently apply your skills to any brief

• Stay informed on design trends, bringing unique and interesting forms of inspiration to the team

• Understand and translate client needs into compelling and on-brand creative designs that align with client expectations

• Review client-supplied files for production suitability, including color count and Pantone matching, ensuring all artwork is accurate and production-ready

• Create realistic and accurate product mockups and prepare final production-ready artwork files based on project specifications (apparel, merchandise, print, environmental)

• Retouch images, create clipping paths/image masks, and compose image composites/mockups to enhance project visuals

• Execute art direction to produce concepts, comps, layouts, and final art for product-focused projects, demonstrating ownership and professionalism throughout

• Package and preflight files for production partner release, and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production

• Review and approve proofs/samples to ensure accuracy against mockups and production artwork

• Maintain clear communication with account teams, demonstrating ownership of assigned projects, and managing timelines to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Catalog and reference art for future projects, ensuring all files are organized and easily accessible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

• 4+ years of professional experience in the design industry

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) and Mac OS X

• Familiar with G Suite, Slack, Monday.com

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Positive attitude, ability to take direction, and proactive problem-solving skills

• Awareness of design trends and styles

• Availability beyond normal business hours and ability to work independently

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects each individual. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Our primary criterion for this role is talent.

Salary and Benefits:

The starting salary range for this position is $55k-70k (DOE), plus benefits. Benefits include unlimited Flexible Time Off, optional medical and dental insurance plan, fifteen (15) company holidays per year and a 401(K) program after one year of service. Anthem Branding employees qualify for base benefits effective the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment.