Company Summary
At Aliquantum International Inc, also known as “AQI,” the DNA of our company is based on integrity, social responsibility and commitment. This is a solid foundation for our passion to make life more comfortable with innovative functionality and outstanding design for all our products. It is this corporate culture that forms a strong bond between our team all over the world. We feel continually challenged to inspire our customers and to offer only the very best products and services with innovative strength, teamwork, and premium brands. Our products are fun for kids of all ages making them inspiring and engaging.
Job Description
Aliquantum International Inc. is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Junior Illustrator/Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating visually engaging designs that align with our brand identities. You will channel your creative energy into producing artwork for all aspects of our licensed programs while ensuring that all projects are well-organized and properly archived.
The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of design principles, be proficient with various graphic design software, and have a solid understanding of layout, color theory, and typography. Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, you should be able to think strategically and contribute to brand-focused initiatives aimed at transforming our lifestyle brands into globally recognized names.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Design Manager and Sr Designers on all projects.
- Create character turnarounds that will translate to 3D product
- Develop and design illustrations/characters for our brands
- Communicate with Product Managers to define specific product design requirements for mass production.
- Prepare press-ready files by laying out artwork for mass production.
- Create die-lines for packaging.
- Ability to creatively design products and packaging through laying out assets from our licensing partners.
- Provide image retouching and clipping paths for product photography.
Skills & Experience
- Prior experience within design for Pop Culture products or general interest in Pop Culture a bonus
- Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration or related field
- 1-year minimum experience in illustration/graphic design, consumer goods experience preferred
- Proficient in a MAC Environment with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) as well as some knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to learn new skills and industry methods
- Strong illustration/ design portfolio
- An understanding for product research and trends
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills
- Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a self-starter, flexible and imaginative with an elevated sense of design
- Ideal qualities: creative, hardworking, collaborative, enthusiastic, passionate and have a sense of humor
