Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Are you passionate about apparel graphic design? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a strong apparel and accessories design background. Sounds like you? Then keep reading…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company’s premiere event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Our Sr. Apparel and Accessories Designer is responsible for creating original, visually appealing, and trend-right graphics that align with brand identity for a variety of clothing items. This role involves collaborating with design teams, product developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all graphic elements are aligned with the creative direction, market trends, and customer preferences. The designer must have a strong understanding of fashion and apparel design principles, as well as a strong proficiency in industry-standard design software. This is not a remote position and will require travel to be present in-office at the Henderson, NV location at least 3-4 days per week, unless otherwise needed additional days, and various event/office/warehouse locations as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute custom in-house graphic designs for product applications, clothing, accessories, posters, website graphics, etc.

• Partner closely with fashion designers, product developers, and the marketing team to integrate graphics into product lines

• Coordinate with print vendors and manufacturers to ensure high-quality execution of graphic designs on final apparel products

• Conduct research on industry trends, emerging styles, and competitors to ensure designs are fresh, relevant, and competitive in the marketplace

• Stay updated on new techniques, processes, and materials used in apparel design and printing

• Prepare detailed design specifications, including colorways, graphic placements, and size dimensions, to ensure accurate production of the designs

• Create mock-ups and tech packs to communicate design concepts to manufacturers

• Create custom in-house designs for merchandise accessories such as bags, belts, wallets, key chains, stickers, hats, blankets, lanyards, etc.

• Communicate specifications of designs in full detail to product development and technology teams in order to send final designs to vendors or factories

• Assist in execution of any technical packages as needed

• Conceptualize and brainstorm ideas for graphics and accessories with the Creative Design Director and other Insomniac team members for the various events in racing and festivals

• Partner with outside designers and artist in a creative direction, capacity, and liaison

• Partner with vendors and factories to turn over designs and to communicate the research of new design possibilities

• Must travel to factories to oversee all manufacturing QC and make sure factories are complying with proper audit policies

• Support in recruiting, hiring, onboarding and training various team members

• Lead or contribute to special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.

• Must have 6 years’ experience in Apparel Graphic Design

• Must be proficient in Adobe Suite with some Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.

• Strong communications skills both verbal and written and must be able to actively and attentively listen

• Must be able to think through, evaluate and solve problems logically and efficiently

• Must have exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Must conduct all matters and communications in a professional and courteous manner as a representative of the executive and the company

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accessories design

• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude

• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments

• May work in drastic temperature climates

• Must be willing travel to work events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.