Graphic Designer

Little Earth Productions Graphic Designer About Littlearth:

Littlearth is a Pittsburgh-based accessory and apparel manufacturer with a nationwide presence. Our Company is a nationally-recognized consumer product licensee and manufacturer for the NFL, MLB, NHL, FIFA, and

NCAA. WE

are also the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Terrible Towel. At Littlearth, we make accessories, and pet items for fashionable fans and their pets. We are currently looking for high-energy, collaborative, team-players to join our growing company! If you are looking for a position with the opportunity to gain broad experience in consumer products, and want a career path with opportunities for increased responsibilities, then this job may be a great fit for you! You can find out more about our current product lines on our website: www.littlearth.com.

Who we are looking for:

Role Overview:

As our Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in creating marketing materials, managing brand assets, and supporting the production and design team. You will collaborate closely with the Design, Sales, Purchasing, and Production teams, as well as executive leadership, to ensure our visual branding is consistent, accurate, and engaging. Key Responsibilities Marketing & Digital Design Design and produce print projects, including catalogs, flyers, business cards, and banners. Develop and maintain a consistent graphic look and feel across all seasonal marketing materials. Assist with photography, layout, and copy for presentations and catalogs, sourcing stock photos as needed. Create digital assets for the company website, social media platforms, and tradeshow materials using traditional Adobe tools and AI where necessary. Fulfill time-sensitive requests for custom products and hot market events (e.g., the Super Bowl). Logo & Brand Management Track team logo updates and execute supersessions (logo changes) within 60 days of notification. Obtain final approval from the Design Manager or CEO (Ava DeMarco) before initiating logo updates. Manage the end-to-end product update process: create new artwork, update primary/lifestyle images, and organize files in high- and low-resolution folders. Create and update team swatch libraries in Adobe Creative Cloud. Verify correct item structures with the Purchasing department and communicate logo changes company-wide via email. Production Art & Asset Management Prepare and output accurate artwork for production printers (Roland and Mimaki). Assist the production team by generating custom artwork (e.g., Custom Chewy names, Custom Wedding Terrible Towel artwork). Maintain highly organized digital files on the company server using accurate naming conventions to ensure easy team access. Organize, tag, and date physical product samples so the team always works from the most up-to-date versions. Team Collaboration Actively participate in team Trello meetings to track progress and ensure projects are completed on time. Assist with physical and administrative preparation for industry tradeshows. The following is a summary of the essential skills needed for this job:

Design Skills:

You must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and AI image generation.

Communication Skills:

You will need to clearly communicate with coworkers on a regular basis, and interact with people at all levels of the company. You must be a competent and creative writer.

Organizational Skills:

You will need to juggle multiple projects, while managing long- and short-term deadlines

Flexibility:

You can smoothly handle changing deadlines, project revisions.

Problem-Solving Skills:

You are willing to jump in to help others and continuously improve your own design talents and skills.

Location:

This job is onsite at 2400 Josephine Street, on Pittsburgh's Southside What you need: 4-year degree in Graphic Design or adjacent field. Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop 1-5 years on-the-job experience a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong creative and technical skills. Ability to observe, learn, and incorporate new ideas quickly. Proactive, enthusiastic problem solver Working knowledge of AI tools for image generation and routine tasks.

Benefits include:

Casual, high energy work environment Healthcare plan including dental and vision. Employer matched 401k Convenient to bus line and free parking available.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000-$45,000 per year, depending on relevant experience.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

Monthly Bonus opportunity Ability to commute/relocate: Pittsburgh, PA 15203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

Graphic Design (1-5 years preferred)

Work Location:

In person with the option for remote work in extenuating circumstances.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a link to your portfolio or website?

Work Location:

In person