Senior Graphic Designer at Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc.

Description

Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc., a fast-growing manufacturer at the heart of the music industry, is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our creative team in Benicia, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for conceiving and developing the core creative ideas that fuel Dunlop’s global marketing. Your creativity will influence Dunlop’s brand perception as it applies to product lines such as Tortex®, MXR®, Cry Baby®, Dunlop® and more. You’ll work closely with the Art Director and supporting creative team to create award-winning branding, packaging, print, environmental, POP, and digital design projects.

In joining the Dunlop in-house design team you will collaborate with iconic rock artists, past and present—including Jimi Hendrix, Metallica, Tool, Eddie Van Halen, Green Day, Iron Maiden, Jack White, Tom Morello and Slash. Our team also collaborates with outside agencies, illustrators, artists, and brands including Pendleton, Supreme, Shepard Fairey, John Van Hamersveld, ilovedust, and One Horse Town.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a lead creative contributor driving Dunlop’s marketing campaigns across print and digital
• Design award-winning packaging for consumer electronic products and musical accessories
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and launch industry-leading music products
• Work closely with Art Director and Creative Director to design electronic products for iconic rock artists, past and present
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and Art Director on title sequences for product demos, short films, and social media content
• Create presentations for executive leadership, as well as external artists and management teams
• Maintain and evolve brand consistency across Dunlop’s 2,000+ product catalog
• Proactively research music industry trends, as well as broader design, photography, and visual culture trends
• Partner with world-class external agencies, illustrators, artists and brand collaborators
• Oversee projects from concept through final execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail
• Work closely with photographers, video editors, print and web production artists
• Mentor junior designers and share expertise to strengthen the overall creative team
• Participate in weekly project status meetings, marketing meetings, and collaborative creative sessions
• Role reports to the Art Director

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
• 4–7+ years of professional design experience in an agency or in-house studio environment
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in print, packaging, digital and motion design
• Demonstrates a mastery of branding, typography, layout, and color theory
• Proven experience in executing dynamic marketing campaigns in print and digital
• Wide understanding of printing techniques
• Solid understanding of point of purchase design principles
• Experience with trade show and exhibition design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Receptive to feedback with the ability to iterate and refine creative work
• Exceptional time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Advanced in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
• Passion for guitar or music is a definite plus

Other

For consideration, please provide a link to your digital portfolio.

Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $85,000 to $100,000 annually. Benefits include: Profit Sharing Plan, 401k Program, Medical, Dental, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave.

Dunlop Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.