Week 1: Orientation, Shadowing, & Tools Familiarization

New Designer Onboarding Training Guide

Last updated: June 12, 2025

OBJECTIVE | WEEK 2 | QUESTIONS | FEEDBACK | OUTCOME | ACTION | NEXT STEPS

Day 1-3: Shadow Design Lead, Ryan, to Understand:

1. Designer Role Overview

   • Learn core responsibilities, expectations, and team dynamics.

   • Review team goals and individual contributions.

2. Signature Knowledge Base

   • Explore the knowledge base for design standards, guidelines, and resources.

   • Study brand identity and key design principles.

3. Google Calendar: Design Blocks

   • Understand scheduling and time allocation for design tasks.

   • Review recurring design blocks and team syncs.

4. Nomenclature

   • Learn team-specific terminology and naming conventions for files, projects, and assets.

5. Team Design Request Tickets

   • Understand the process for receiving, prioritizing, and managing design requests.

6. Intelligent SKU System

   • Study the SKU structure for organizing and tracking design assets.

Day 4-5: Familiarize with Tools and Templates:

1. HubSpot

   • Explore key sections:

     • Tickets

     • Tasks

     • CX (Customer Experience)

   • Practice navigating and updating tickets.

2. Slack

   • Review communication protocols and practice using channels.

3. Ziflow

   • Practice creating and reviewing proofs in the Team Design workspace.

4. Google Drive

   • Review folder structure and Signature Master Templates:

     • 0. Vectorized Logos: Core logo assets.

     • 1. Brand Guidelines: Style guides and standards.

     • 2. Team Store: Team-specific design assets.

     • 3. Uniforms:

       • Men's Signature Styles

       • Women's Signature Styles

     • 4. Off-Menu:

       • 4.0. Apparel Collection via eCom

       • 4.1. Custom Apparel Collection via Design

     • 5. Signature Pro Hat: Hat design templates.

     • 6. Signature Duffle Bag: Bag design templates.

     • 7. Signature Shaft: Shaft design assets.

     • 8. Signature Team Tent: Tent design templates.

     • 9. Signature Event Branding:

       • 1. Canopy Tents

       • 2. Table Covers

       • 3. Flags

       • 4. Media Walls

       • 5. Banners

5. Dashlane

   • Learn how to access and manage team credentials securely using the @signaturelocker.com email.

6. Loom

   • Practice recording a short video to share design feedback or a process walkthrough.

7. Adobe

   • Confirm login functionality with @signaturelocker.com email and access to team projects.

   • Complete any assigned tutorials (e.g., on Signature Master Templates).