Graphic Designer Jobs

Our Concord based retail client is looking for an Graphic Designer for an immediate contract role. In this role, we're looking or previous experience with catalog production, direct mail and managing photoshoots for products and lifestyle. There should have experience across catalog design, creation and management. Candidates must be able to go onsite 5x a week to Concord, MA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the brand voice and visual direction and work on campaigns across online video, social & digital media, email, website, grand opening campaigns, in-store signage, store environmental branding and other marketing initiatives.
• Seamlessly integrate the needs of a fast-paced, rapidly evolving multi-channel retailer while building the brand and driving transactions in-store and online
• Identify and apply industry best practices to define and optimize presentation and execution of Creative from ideation to conceptual development, tactics and final asset delivery, to increase efficiencies and lead to the highest quality work
• Drive the organic social media strategy for brands with an eye towards channel growth and brand voice/strategy development.
• Develop and manage a network of creative vendors
• Maintain close and collaborative partnerships with the Director of Marketing, Art Director, Photographer and Graphic Design team to ensure a continuous evolution and execution of elevated brand and product imagery
• Develop concepts that translate across marketing, stores and product and drive customers in store
• Identify and present product trends that drive the direction of private label product development and brand-exclusive collections. Oversee a Product Development Designer who will focus on both hard and soft line product development, pattern design/illustration and packaging design across various gift, décor and apparel categories.
• Creates and support an open, authentic environment where diverse opinions are encouraged and respected. Build trust with senior leaders, peers and/or team through cultivating an open, transparent, feedback-rich environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion for fashion and trends
• Extensive understanding of photography, video, illustration, typography along with broad photoshoot experience and a wide talent network
• Exceptional design skills (well-produced, big idea campaigns), communication and presentation skills
• Proven understanding of store design and visual merchandising
• 5+ years of related work experience at internal or external agencies with at least 3 years working with/managing creative for retail brands
• Proven track record and experience in delivering projects on time and budget
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly moving retail business environment defined by uncertain, incomplete, or limited information and evolving targets. Comfortable finding (or building) common ground to drive his/her agenda. Strong at handling urgencies, constraints and prioritizing deliveries.