melin Jr. Graphic Desginer

Who are we:
At melin we set out to create the most premium, highest quality headwear in the world. We believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our products that we can extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of “A Players”.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This role is dedicated to supporting melin’s growing digital channels, ensuring design deliverables are executed at the highest standard while maintaining brand consistency across all touchpoints. The Junior Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with the Content Director, delivering impactful design solutions that support product launches, seasonal campaigns, and retail initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Execute design needs for digital channels, including emails, website, paid social media.

Collaborate with the Content Director to adapt campaign concepts into scalable design outputs for digital.

Maintain melin’s brand standards, ensuring all visuals align with elevated, premium storytelling.

Assist in maintaining both internal and external creative asset management platforms (DAMs) with folder  allocations and fi le naming hierarchy.

Assist in preparing GTM (Go-to-Market) creative toolkits for ECOM and international partners.

Layout and design of digital layouts to support various channel campaign needs.

Support the development and organization of creative assets across internal and external platforms.

Qualifications:

1 - 2 years of experience

Ability to execute creative briefs and work collaboratively with leadership and other team members

Proficiency of Figma

Knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design

Experience with web design is a plus

Familiarity with fi le preparation for digital, social, and print use

Organizational skills for managing and archiving visual assets within an internal asset library

Strong attention to detail, ensuring all content aligns with brand aesthetic and creative direction

Willingness to travel occasionally for on-location lifestyle photoshoots

Location & Office Structure: This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in San Clemente, CA with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $24 to $27 hourly; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks:

Complimentary meals provided 3x weekly

Generous product gift program and all brand discounts

Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: melin, OluKai, Kaenon, Roark

Company bonus program

5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines

Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines

401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines

15 Days of PTO accrued annually, plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary, and 3 Floating Holidays per year

Paid beach and giveback days, bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations

Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin

Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.