Graphic Designer

Role Overview

• Develop and create/edit new and existing creatives for multiple mediums such as email, web & e-commerce, social media ads (organic and paid), video editing, point of sale materials, direct mail, print ads, online advertising, billboard, newsletter, event collateral, as well as other mediums
• Demonstrate a proven understanding of layout, type and color and ability to take direction to create complete layouts that effectively reflects the brand standards
• Support photography art direction, to include stock imagery selection and custom shoot production support
• Create layouts while maintaining the corporate identity standards and any third-party brand standards
• Collaborate with corporate office and stores to ensure content quality, accuracy, timeliness, appropriateness and adherence to corporate and vendor brand guidelines
• Proof artwork and preflight files for release into production while maintaining an updated list of creative deadlines for multiple vendors
• The ability to follow and apply brand guidelines
• Produce final files that image properly to printer specifications and send to print vendors
• Maintain and develop competency and awareness in the latest design trends to provide fresh/new creatives
• Prepare files in various forms (eps, tif, pdf, jpg, etc.) as needed
• Work with Marketing team to provide digital mock-ups of store signage for new and existing stores, provide print-ready files to printers and update creative files as needed
• Collaborate with the copywriters and designers to find engaging creative solutions as directed by the Creative Manager
• Partner with graphic coordinator to meet specific requests and deadlines
• Being able to collaborate with and work with a team

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Graphic Design/Communications or related fields or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of Graphic design experience with retailer/consumer/lifestyle brands preferred
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal
• Possess strong skills in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD
• Must have very strong illustration and type setting skills
• Desired experience with e-commerce and/or Web graphic design
• Video, animation, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, UI/UX experience or knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Drive, Google Docs
• Possess a high level of both written and oral communication skills
• Positive, motivated, collaborative team player with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines

Tech Stack

• Cloud