Designer II

Duration: 12 Months.

Work closely with the Creative Manager on various design projects. Provide design direction and ensure that print projects are proceeding accordingly and meet creative and client expectations. Lead the design team and work with colleagues and project business owners to design integrated campaign components for marketing, store brands, promotions, and merchandising. Support creative and marketing strategies, and ensure projects meet business and revenue goals. Present viable, on brand design concepts, incorporate feedback, and deliver all assets optimized, and production ready, ensuring that brand and style guidelines and overall site quality is met. Organize and manage day-to-day projects. Develop and maintain partnerships with internal partners.

Skills: Must Have:  

This position is responsible for the creative execution and development of materials including (but not limited to): store signage, direct mail, advertising, packaging, and circular. Designer II must have an advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and must have a solid background in design. The designer additionally must have demonstrated experience in graphic design disciplines, including an understanding of typography, color, layout, and best practices for the web. She/he must be self-motivated, self-managed and a good communicator and collaborator.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years creative experience within Advertising/Marketing. Minimum of 2 years at a senior design level Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Graphic/Interactive Design, Fine arts or equivalent work experience required Deep understanding and experience in graphic design disciplines including layout, color and typography Able to understand and incorporate type, color, printing, production and visual brand communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills can clearly communicate design decisions and conceptual themes Excellent team player able to work with cross-functional teams Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Able to understand marketing and functional requirements documentation

Professional Qualification:    

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Graphic/Interactive Design, Fine arts or equivalent work experience required Minimum verifiable High School diploma or GED required.

Experience Required: 03-05 Years.

Shift: Monday-Friday, office hours; 40-hour week