Product Graphic Designer

North  Where engineering meets performance, and details make the difference. About the Role North products are instantly recognizable — bold, purposeful, and built for performance. As Product Graphic Designer – North, you are the creative force behind that recognition. In this role, you own the complete visual identity of the North product collection (excluding Apparel). From wetsuits and harnesses to protection gear, accessories, hardware, and bags, you define how North products look, feel, and communicate at product level. You lead seasonal visual direction, develop graphic systems and color architecture, and ensure every product speaks the North language — clearly, consistently, and powerfully. This role is purely creative: focused on visual design, brand identity, and storytelling. All technical engineering and construction development remain with the Technical Leads and Technical Designers — though you work closely with them to ensure your ideas are production-ready and perform in the real world. Positioned at the intersection of brand, category, and product, you translate high-level creative direction into best-in-class product graphics that elevate North’s presence on the water and in the market. What You’ll Be Working On You’ll lead the visual execution across the full North hardgoods and equipment range, including:

Wetsuits

Harnesses & impact vests

Accessories & bags

Hardware & bars

Protection & performance equipment

(Excluding Apparel) What You’ll Do Creative Direction & Product Visual Identity

Define and lead the seasonal creative vision for all North product graphics

Own North’s product-level visual identity, graphic systems, and design language

Develop seasonal frameworks: mood boards, themes, graphic languages, and signature elements

Ensure all product visuals align with North’s brand DNA, tone of voice, and category strategy

Maintain a clear boundary between creative ownership and technical execution

Color Architecture & Trend Translation

Build, manage, and own the annual color roadmap for the North product collection

Translate trend research into commercially viable, manufacturable color palettes

Balance innovation and freshness with brand recognition and production feasibility

Ensure consistent, coherent color application across products, components, and materials

 Product Graphics & Visual Execution

Create and oversee all product graphics, including:

• Panel graphics & branding
• Logos, icons, labels, trims, and markings
• Prints, patterns, and material expressions

Deliver clear, factory-ready visual artwork in close collaboration with technical teams

Focus on visual clarity, brand expression, and aesthetic impact, not construction detailing

Adapt graphic systems to different product shapes and constructions using technical input

 Technical Collaboration (Non-Engineering)

Work closely with Technical Leads and Technical Designers to understand materials, construction, and constraints

Read and interpret technical drawings, panel layouts, and material specifications

Adjust visuals based on technical feedback — without owning engineering solutions

Balance creative ambition with real-world production realities

Cross-Functional & Creative Collaboration

Partner with the Art Director to align product graphics with North’s overall brand vision

Collaborate with Category Directors to translate category positioning and commercial priorities into visuals

Act as the visual counterpart to Art and Category Directors at product level

Align creative intent, timelines, and priorities across brand, category, and product teams

Brand Alignment & Creative Governance

Maintain and evolve North’s product-level visual guidelines (excluding Apparel)

Ensure consistency across collections, seasons, and product families

Contribute to cross-category visual frameworks across North product lines

Materials, Print & Manufacturing Awareness

Apply strong knowledge of print techniques and manufacturing processes

Collaborate with factories and suppliers to test and refine visual outcomes

Resolve visual challenges related to stretch, distortion, durability, colorfastness, and material behavior

 Performance, Testing & Visual Quality

Review samples and pre-production runs to validate visual quality and color accuracy

Adjust artwork based on wear, performance testing, and real-world use

Ensure North’s visual identity holds up — on the water and over time

Who You’ll Work With Primary

Art Director

Category Director – Accessories

Category & Product

Category Directors (North categories, excluding Apparel)

Product Managers

Technical

Technical Leads

Technical Designers

Creative

Marketing & Creative Team

Product Graphic Designers

External

Factories (wetsuits, harnesses, hardware, accessories)

Print & material suppliers

Athletes and riders providing product feedback

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of relevant, industry-specific experience in senior product graphic design or creative leadership

Exceptional product-focused visual design skills with a strong, recognizable aesthetic

Deep understanding of materials, construction, and manufacturing constraints

Ability to interpret technical input and translate it into strong visual outcomes

Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills

Confident creative leader who can guide others and own product-level decisions

Passion for water sports, performance products, and brand storytelling

Why Join North?

Own the visual identity of an iconic, performance-driven brand

Work at the highest creative level — shaping how North products look globally

Collaborate with athletes, designers, and technical experts

See your designs tested, used, and pushed in real-world conditions

Be part of a brand that lives on the water and thrives on progression

Share your CV and motivation letter with [email protected] by the 31st of January 2026.