HYBRID - In office Norwalk, CT a must
Brands Champion, Nicole Miller, Ann Taylor, 2BB: (Two Blind Brothers), TLG, Ben Sherman and New Balance
We're looking for a talented graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations, in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple brand managers, the graphic designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of licensed branding and marketing in addition to finding the right style and layout for every project.
Objectives of this role
- Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals
- Obtain input from managers to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the company or brand appropriately
- Work independently as well as cooperatively with marketing team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload, which may include five or more simultaneous projects
- Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
- Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
Responsibilities
- Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with multiple teams on a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, promotional collateral, signage, internal communications, newsletters, and marketing materials
- Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
- Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials, based on best practices for using a content management system
- Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when designing and executing specific classifications
- Collaborate with marketing specialist on social media needs.
- Communicate & identify regional printing partners for various graphic installations as needed.
Required skills and qualifications
- Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills
- Five or more years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment simultaneously
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Three or more years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with established licensed brands
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, art, or related discipline
- Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript
- Knowledge of WordPress , content management systems & project management systems
- Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software
Reports directly to Senior Brand & Marketing Manager
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA
401K w/match
Hybrid work schedule