Slowtide · 2 months ago
Graphic Designer - Brand Partnerships
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expSlowtide is a creative company focused on designing sustainable products that celebrate the coastal lifestyle. They are seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join their Brand Partnerships team, responsible for creating original artwork and collaborating with iconic brands to design textiles and home goods.
E-CommerceHome DecorHotelLeisureLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Research brand partners to identify creative opportunities and design products that align with their aesthetic
Design and prepare mock-ups, pitch decks, and co-branded visuals for partnerships
Create original artwork, custom fabric patterns, and print repeats for textiles and home goods
Develop tech packs detailing artwork, trims, and packaging for production
Design and refine sales decks, marketing emails, and presentation materials for internal and client use
Ensure brand consistency and maintain high attention to detail across all creative assets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects on tight deadlines
Stay current on design trends and tools, bringing fresh ideas to every project
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of professional design experience (apparel or home goods preferred)
Strong understanding of textile design principles and product construction
Elevated sense of design with excellent typography, composition, and color skills
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with XD or Figma is a plus
Experienced in creating custom artwork, patterns, and repeats for textiles
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail—both visually and grammatically
Strong communicator who can take creative direction and integrate feedback gracefully
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving environment
Local to Southern California
3–5+ years in a similar design role
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Familiarity with Asana, Slack, and Figma for collaboration and project management
Background or strong interest in action sports, fashion, or lifestyle industries
Willingness to travel for brand activations or on-site meetings
Entrepreneurial mindset: creative, resourceful, and adaptable
Benefits
Standard company benefits
Hybrid work with 1–2 days in our Costa Mesa office
Opportunities to collaborate with a local, creative team
Participate in local team events and meet-ups
Opportunity for growth: Slowtide is a fast-growing startup with career development opportunities
Flexibility: Hybrid schedule, flexible time-off policy, and work/life balance
Team culture: Team-building off-sites, volunteering, happy hours, and a fun, collaborative environment
Perks: Free towels and discounts for friends & family
Entrepreneurial spirit: Work on projects beyond your job description, gain cross-functional experience
Company
Slowtide
Art inspired towels made for all bodies of water.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dario Phillips
Co-Founder / Marketing Director
Kyle Spencer
Co-Founder
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