Designer, Brand Design

Crate&Barrel

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

https://www.crateandbarrel.com/


Position Details

Designer, Brand Design
Job
Full-time
11/1/2021
Northern Illinois
Northbrook, IL

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Designer, Brand Design. The Designer, Brand Design is accountable for building strong collaboration with Creative Team to develop concepts based on written or verbal briefs. In addition, the role creates design solutions that visually convey a particular message, idea or concept.

What you'll do...

  • Assist with the conceptual thinking, development and execution of creative campaigns across all mediums; has potential to lead or perform this function independently as needed. 
  • Contribute and participate in meetings facilitated by business area or project initiator to understand the goals and objectives throughout the stages of a project. 
  • Produce creative deliverables for omni-channel campaigns, catalog, digital media, packaging, store signage, promotions, advertisements and other mediums. 
  • Maintain brand authenticity throughout all creative work. 
  • Create design solutions that visually convey a particular message, idea or concept. 
  • Ensure work is applicable in digital and print mediums. 
  • Deliver and present concepts and designs. 
  • Prepare for and attend photo shoots, when required. 
  • Assist in the production of a variety of assets and have an understanding of file preparation/die lines/print layouts and printing processes for print and digital applications. 
  • Review all editorial and image content, ensures proper layout and color and approves printer proofs. 
  • Attend press checks, when required. 
  • Assist in developing and maintaining schedules for projects. 
  • Research industry trends, techniques and materials and apply this research to design solutions. 
  • Apply established corporate branding specifications to ensure work meets brand guidelines. 
  • Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position.

What you'll bring...

  • 2+ years of GRAPHICS (Proficiency) 
  • Bachelor's degree in Art and Design with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, or a related field 
  • Love and mastery of typography required 
  • Motion graphics and animation experience a plus 
  • Illustration and Photography skills a plus 
  • Proficient in Adobe CC Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign 
  • Knowledge with Google Suite platform and Microsoft Office 
  • Ablility to communicate complex and technical issues to creative team and business partners 
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and correctly prioritize multiple projects 
  • Support and model excellent customer service skills

Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a dynamic group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits.



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