Graphic Designer (Apparel Product Development)

## This is a hybrid role and requires you to be in the Ft Lauderdale office 2-3 days a week. We are not open to relo at this time.

Are you a creative and talented individual looking to be an integral part of an exciting, fast paced, growing company? Will you bring your unique perspective, explosive imagination and edge

to our creative team! Then this might be the opportunity for you.

We produce innovative branded merchandise and fun, outside the box solutions to our large portfolio of well-known clients. Put simply, we design and produce cool stuff and we will enable you to do the same.

The MRL Group is an industry-leading distributor of corporate identity promotional merchandise, advertising specialty products, promotional items, custom apparel, POS, POP displays, custom manufacturing and overseas sourcing. We have a strong team environment with talented people dedicated to our client’s brand, values and objectives. We act as an extension of our clients’ organization to deliver comprehensive solutions which achieve results, exceed expectations and create success. We are looking for a Graphic Designer with unique skills specializing in apparel and product development of creative and trendy merchandise to present to clients.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

Vector Illustration and Logo Design: Ability to produce or re-create illustrations, logos, and other vector-based artwork as per project needs, maintaining high accuracy and quality

Brand Guidelines and Creative Standards Application: Applies brand standards and guidelines to creative projects, ensuring consistency and innovation in typography, photography, color usage, and overall design. Focused on achieving marketing objectives

Conceptualization and Design Process Management: Proficient in conceptualizing and designing projects from initial idea to final production, managing timelines and resources effectively

Attention to Detail: Exhibits exceptional attention to detail, double-checking all work to ensure excellence and accuracy

Digital Design for Marketing: Design visually striking graphics for websites, email marketing, social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), and digital advertising

Merchandise Design: Creative ability to design unique, on-brand merchandise tailored to the diverse needs of clients

Apparel Design: Demonstrates expertise in designing on-brand apparel that aligns with client objectives, considering market trends, brand guidelines, and the functional requirements of the products. Ability to conceptualize, illustrate, and finalize designs for production while ensuring quality and client satisfaction

Packaging Design: Skilled in creating visually compelling and structurally sound packaging designs. Capable of balancing aesthetics with functionality while adhering to brand standards and production constraints. Expertise includes conceptualizing, designing, and overseeing the packaging production process from start to finish

Print Collateral Design: Create polished marketing materials such as flyers, one-pagers, posters, and sales decks using Adobe Creative Suite

Presentation and Book Creation: Proficient in using Adobe InDesign to create polished presentations and professionally formatted books. This includes creating layouts, integrating graphics, and ensuring consistency in typography and design. Skilled in preparing files for digital or print distribution

Art Creation for Presentations: Ability to create custom artwork for client presentations with or without detailed briefs, delivering visually appealing and on-strategy content

Time Management and Organizational Skills: Manages competing demands effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs in a fast-paced environment

Foundational Design Knowledge: Deep understanding of color theory, typography, page layout, and overall design principles to create visually cohesive and impactful designs

Flexibility in Processes: Adapts to changing project requirements, implementing the best systems for seamless project completion

Deadline Management: Thrives under pressure, meeting deadlines without compromising on quality or creativity

Digital Illustration and Rendering: Strong skills in digital illustration and rendering are an added advantage, enhancing the creative team's capabilities

The Ideal Candidate will have:

3+ years of experience preferred with Merchandise and Apparel Design

3+ years of experience preferred with Marketing Design.

Proficiency with the following: Mac OS X, Windows 10, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)

Experience designing for social media, email campaigns, and web graphics

Aptitude to think out-of-the-box and multi-task projects

Ability to work in a team Player environment

Goal oriented with superior work ethic and effective time management skills.

Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to adapt to changes and consistently balance competing demands

Ability to commute to the Fort Lauderdale office several days per week

Overview of The MRL Group:

Explore an exciting and dynamic work environment at The MRL Group, a recognized industry leader. We proudly hold prestigious accolades, including being listed in the Inc. 5000, recognized as a Creative Magazine Top 50 POP Company, and named ASI Fastest Growing Distributor. Our passion lies in consistently delivering high-quality products that surpass customer expectations.

Embark on a rewarding journey with us, enjoying competitive base compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about our commitment to excellence at: