Hale Tori is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Honolulu
Hale Tori
honolulu, Hawaii | 1 weeks ago
Role: Senior Graphic Designer, Hale Tori Brands: Tori Richard, Kahala, Birdwell Reports to: Art Director, Hale Tori Location: In office Honolulu, HI or San Clemente, CA Employment Type: Full-Time The Opportunity Do you want to be a part of one of the world’s leading heritage resort and lifestyle apparel groups? Combined, these brands are leaders in their space with 225 years of heritage. This is a craft role. Primary Responsibilities Design Execution Across Channels * Design and produce assets across digital advertising, email, ecommerce and web, organic and paid social, print, and retail * Build email campaigns end to end, from layout through build and final quality check in the email platform * Design site assets including homepage modules, collection pages, product detail page content, and seasonal landing pages * Design print work including lookbooks, catalogs, line sheets, direct mail, packaging, hangtags, and labels * Design retail and in store materials including signage, point of sale, window and fixture graphics, and trade show assets * Adapt and version campaign creative across sizes, formats, and aspect ratios so every placement looks intentional rather than cropped Craft and Production Quality * Prepare production ready files for digital and print, including prepress setup, color management, bleeds, and vendor specifications * Retouch and prepare photography to brand standard, including cleanup, color correction, and silhouette work * Hold a high standard for typography, layout, hierarchy, and spacing on every deliverable, at every size * Keep working files organized, correctly named, and correctly archived so anyone on the team can pick the work up * Proof carefully and own accuracy on copy, pricing, product names, legal marks, and vendor specifications - Working Within the Brand Systems * Execute within each brand’s guidelines and design systems so Tori Richard, Kahala, and Birdwell each stay distinct and consistent * Build and extend templates and component libraries under the Art Director’s direction so recurring work gets faster without getting duller * Raise a flag when a template or system is no longer serving the work, and propose the fix * Keep the asset library, image archive, and brand file structure current and genuinely usable Campaign and Shoot Support * Take direction from the Art Director and execute against the concept at a world class standard, carrying work from first round through revisions to release * Interpret the brief rather than assemble it, bringing craft, judgment, and problem solving so the finished piece is better than it looked on paper * Support photo and video shoots through reference gathering, shot list tracking against deliverables, and on set production support * Manage selects, retouching notes, and final asset preparation following each shoot * Contribute in concepting and critique; a point of view is welcome even though the direction is set by the Art Director Collaboration and Workflow * Work with the Art Director, brand marketing leads, and ecommerce to deliver against the campaign and launch calendar * Manage multiple concurrent projects across three brands, and communicate early when timing or scope is at risk * Partner with printers and outside vendors on specifications, proofs, and approvals * Take feedback well, iterate quickly, and know when the work is finished Qualifications * Three to five years of in house or agency graphic design experience, preferably with fashion, apparel, or lifestyle brands * A portfolio that shows clean execution across digital, print, and retail, and the ability to hold a look across a full campaign rather than a single hero image * Excellent typography, layout, and color craft, with meticulous attention to detail * Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign * Working knowledge of print production and prepress, including file setup, color management, and vendor specifications * Strong photo retouching and image preparation skills * Experience designing and building email campaigns, and familiarity with ecommerce platforms such as Shopify * Motion and video editing ability, such as After Effects or Premiere, is a plus * Proven ability to take direction, execute someone else’s concept faithfully and excellently, absorb feedback without friction, and deliver volume on deadline without dropping quality * Genuine curiosity about design, photography, and culture, and real interest in where these brands sit in the market * Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience * Able to report for work during office hours five days a week in Honolulu, Hawaii or San Clemente, California Compensation * The expected base salary range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000 per year. Final compensation will reflect experience, portfolio, and work location, and the role is eligible for Hale Tori’s benefits package.
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