Job Title: Product Designer

Reports To: Director of Merchandising & Design

Job Type: Full time

Location: Culver City, CA - Hybrid (2 in-office days a week required)

Status: Exempt

Date: January 2027

Parks Project is a purpose-driven lifestyle brand that connects people to the beauty of national parks through unique apparel and accessories. We are passionate about preserving and protecting our natural landscapes, and our mission is to fund and support vital projects in national parks across the country. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, Parks Project is at the forefront of the intersection between commerce and conservation.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors and a keen eye for design aesthetics. As a designer at Parks Project, you will collaborate closely with our product development team and merchant to produce beautiful graphics for our apparel and accessories. From concept development to final execution, you will play a pivotal role in translating ideas into compelling visual assets that resonate with our customers. The ability to think creatively, work collaboratively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential. If you're a self-motivated individual with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and versatility, we'd love to hear from you!

Core Responsilbilities

• Strong understanding of apparel and accessories design to execute print, and color
• Proficient in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) and able to create digital mockups understanding print techniques and limitations
• Executing seasonal graphic concepts for a range of categories while managing multiple product seasons in accordance with the time & action calendar due dates
• Have the knowledge and ability to rework artwork as needed based on comments for development and production execution
• Help prepare strategy decks with seasonal graphic and print direction on CADs with experience with real life application of on body styles and accessories.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, accept feedback from the team, and offer creative solutions to any roadblocks in the development of the design
• An understanding and appreciation of nature and our national parks to actualize nature-inspired collections
• Experience in providing clear communication with artists to achieve the intended style and design direction for all over prints and graphics.
• Ability to work on logo, packaging and trims design as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Graphic Design or Illustration, or related experience
• 3-6 years experience in design and well-versed in graphic design, preferably within the apparel industry and with licensing experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and relevant design tools
• Ability to identify and interpret relevant fashion trends into the brand handwriting
• A strong curiosity and confidence to push boundaries and bring new ideas to the table
• Ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented with the agility to work on multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced, structured environment
• A positive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
• Passion for the outdoors, parks, conservation, or the Parks Project mission is a plus.
• A portfolio is required with application for consideration

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $90 - 110k
• Work for a greater good
• Bonus eligible
• Flexible PTO
• Competitive health benefits
• Matching 401k plan
• Company trip to National Parks
• Quarterly product stipends