Junior Graphic Designer

About the role

OluKai builds premium footwear for the ocean lifestyle and is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to help bring its campaigns and product stories to life across digital, social, retail and print. Working with senior designers, the designer turns creative direction into accurate assets while developing their craft through collaboration and feedback. The position is in-office hybrid in Irvine, CA, with four mandatory days in the office and one day from home.

Key responsibilities

• Design on-brand digital assets such as paid social ads, emails, web banners and landing page graphics using established templates and brand systems.
• Design and adapt retail, presentation and print materials, and adapt approved concepts across formats and placements while keeping the visual system consistent.
• Help maintain shared Figma libraries and templates, and organize files and prepare handoffs with clear naming and version control.
• Package and quality-check final files against print and vendor specifications before delivery.
• Build layouts and production files with strong typography, composition, color and product accuracy.
• Collaborate with senior designers, copy, photo, video and marketing partners to incorporate feedback and meet deadlines.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years of graphic design experience, including internships or equivalent portfolio work, preferably with a consumer, lifestyle, apparel or footwear brand.
• A portfolio showing strong visual fundamentals and examples of both digital and print design.
• Good eye for brand consistency and ability to work within an established visual system.

Required skills

• Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of file formats, image resolution, color modes and production-ready digital and print artwork.
• Organization, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Openness to AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies.

What we offer

• Salary of $70,000 - $80,000 plus an opportunity for an annual bonus.
• Complimentary chef-prepared breakfast and lunch Monday to Thursday, and a generous product gift program with brand discounts.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, and a 401k with employer match.
• 15 days of PTO plus an extra day each anniversary year and three floating holidays, plus paid beach and giveback days.
• 5-year and 10-year anniversary gifts, dog-friendly office and a Certified B Corporation workplace.