Part-Time Senior Brand Designer / Art Director

Los Angeles Preferred (Hybrid / Remote Flexible)
Part-Time / Freelance to Start
Ettika Jewelry

About Ettika

Ettika is a Los Angeles-based jewelry brand focused on elevated, fashion-forward accessories that blend statement styling with affordable luxury. Our collections are sold direct-to-consumer and through major retail partners including department stores and specialty retailers.

We are entering a new phase of brand growth focused on:

stronger visual identity
elevated storytelling
packaging refinement
social/world-building
more cohesive product and campaign direction across all channels

We are looking for a highly creative and organized designer/art director who can help shape and evolve the visual world of Ettika across packaging, digital, social, ecommerce, and retail.

Role Overview

This is not a traditional corporate graphic design role.

We are looking for someone with strong taste, fashion/lifestyle sensibility, and the ability to help define and maintain a recognizable visual identity across the brand.

The ideal candidate understands both:

creative/art direction
hands-on execution

You should be comfortable moving between high-level creative thinking and detailed production work.

This role will support:

packaging design
campaign visuals
social direction
retail/buyer mockups
ecommerce assets
visual storytelling systems
brand consistency across channels

You should also understand how to work efficiently in a fast-paced ecommerce environment where speed, iteration, and organization matter.

ResponsibilitiesBrand & Art Direction

Help define and evolve Ettika’s visual identity
Create moodboards and visual direction for campaigns, launches, and seasonal drops
Develop cohesive visual systems across social, web, packaging, and retail
Maintain consistency in typography, color, layouts, imagery, and overall brand feel
Collaborate on product storytelling and lifestyle direction

Packaging & Print

Design packaging concepts and buyer-facing mockups
Prepare production-ready print files
Work with dielines and print specifications
Review proofs and ensure packaging accuracy before production
Help organize version control and final file approvals
Coordinate with internal team and external vendors/factories when needed

Ecommerce & Digital Creative

Design digital assets for email, ecommerce, paid ads, and social
Create launch graphics and campaign visuals
Support PDP imagery/layout direction
Help improve overall visual cohesion across digital touchpoints

Creative Operations

Align on project scope, timelines, and deliverables upfront
Maintain organized file structures and naming conventions
Work efficiently within budgeted design scopes
Balance creativity with practical execution and speed

Qualifications

Strong portfolio required (fashion, beauty, jewelry, lifestyle, or luxury preferred)
4+ years experience in brand design, art direction, or senior graphic design
Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, and visual storytelling
Experience with packaging and print production
Experience creating production-ready files and working with dielines
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Figma experience preferred
Ecommerce and social media creative experience strongly preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and move quickly

Ideal Candidate

You have a strong eye for aesthetics and understand how to build a recognizable brand world — not just individual graphics.

You understand the balance between:

aspirational branding
commercial ecommerce creative
retail packaging realities
fast-moving social content

You are proactive, collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to bring structure to creative workflows.

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Please share links to your portfolio and any relevant social media or personal website.
Have you worked with fashion, jewelry, beauty, or lifestyle brands before? If yes, which brands?
Describe your experience with packaging design and print production. Have you worked with dielines and production-ready files?
Have you worked directly with printers or overseas factories? If yes, briefly explain your experience.
What design software are you most comfortable using? (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, etc.)
How would you describe your personal design aesthetic in 2–3 sentences?
Which brands do you believe have strong visual identity and art direction today?
Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced ecommerce/social environment with frequent iterations and shifting priorities?
How do you typically estimate scope and timelines for creative projects?
Have you worked with monthly design retainers or budget-conscious creative environments before?
What type of creative work do you enjoy most?
What is your typical hourly rate or preferred compensation structure?
Where are you located?
Anything else you’d like us to know about your experience or creative approach?

Work Location: Remote

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