New York, USA
Designer position
at Calico Wallpaper
Calico Wallpaper is currently looking for a designer to join its team in Brooklyn, New York.
Reports to: founders Nick and Rachel Cope
Summary of position:
The designer is responsible for all tasks related to design work for Calico Wallpaper as assigned. You will be working with a great team of designers and artists who care deeply about producing some of the finest wall murals in the world.
Required skills:
- the ability to communicate effectively and lead or participate in meetings on design
- to have the highest level of quality control and oversite of all design work created by Calico Wallpaper and Cope
- leadership qualities are mandatory as this position may involve supervision of interns or other designers
- offers creative counsel in project development.
- attention to detail
- the ability to work independently on projects
- self-starting
- a strong interest in interior design, pattern design and graphic design
- computer skills and experience in MS Office Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dropbox, SalesForce
- knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp is a bonus
Duties and responsibilities:
- calculating square footage for project estimates
- creating project layouts and print files for projects
- pattern research and development
- design work for online newsletters and other marketing tools
- attending meetings in studio and provide input/feedback
- assisting in studio during product development sessions
- approve layouts from manufacturers
- extensive materials research
- develop and execute new Calico Wallpaper and Cope collections under the creative direction of company founders
Terms and conditions:
- one year contract
- 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Additional hours required based on workload
- terms of employment, including benefits, vacation and sick days, in accordance with the Calico employee handbook