POSITION TITLE: Freelance Graphic Designer

POSITION SUMMARY:
In partnership with the Art Director – Concept, you will be responsible for creation and maintenance of brand style guides, image libraries, and internal presentations and documents. You will also support the Art Director & Graphic Designer of Concept with seasonal concept builds, including seasonal mood boards, logo development, typography studies, etc. You will support all three of our design functions as needed: concept & print.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

First priority is to elevate the brand projection by focusing on consistency, aesthetic and technical excellence in the creation and release of all assigned projects.
Create and maintain internal and external style guides, brand asset libraries, image libraries, presentations and documents through cross-functional collaboration.
Concept
- Support seasonal concept development / sign-off processes by helping print, cut and set window room presentations
- Support initial prototype releases, development and sign-off
- Support internal milestone presentations and installations (Concept, Pre-Assortment, Coordination)
- Support seasonal sizzle/marketing recap presentations
- Logo and branding projects as assigned
Print
- Support print team during floorset build / sign-off which may include designing, printing, cutting and setting signage
- Support the physical build and placement of signage as needed during floorset sign-off.
Track schedule of all assigned projects to ensure deadlines are met for review meetings and release dates. Work through scheduling concerns and roadblocks with manager.
Special projects, DM, OOH/Ads, coupons, handouts as assigned.
Spec and release assigned projects.
- Proof and review all routing packets to ensure flawless release.
Research current design and graphic trends in art and design, fashion, retail and marketing.
Create and maintain a positive environment for full cross-functional team; key focus on collaboration between all team members.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Able to work in a hybrid environment, which will require working in person/in-office for a portion or all of a week based on the needs of the business

SOFT SKILLS:

Active listening & solution-oriented thinking; empathy
Clear, concise and purposeful visual & verbal communication style
A passion for the work and ability to present effectively to cross-functional team members
A self-starter with a keen eye for design; drive to collaborate and inspire
Strong organizational, interpersonal, time-management and planning skills; AKA comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail- and deadline-oriented environment with the ability to drive productive and positive conversations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
0-3 years experience as a graphic designer in a retail or agency environment (or equivalent experience and abilities)
Expert level of knowledge in Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & Indesign)
Experience in Figma.

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