Visual Designer II

OVERVIEW:

Our global house-of-brands inspires and empowers youth culture. Relentlessly committed to fuel a shared passion for self-expression, we create unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sport and sneaker communities through the power of our people. If you want to be a part of something bigger than you can imagine, you’ve come to the right place.To learn more about the incredible impact we’re making on both our local and global communities, Click Here!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arranges layout of graphics and copy and participates in creative project development based upon supplied guidelines and instructions, brand protocol, available space, knowledge of layout principles, and aesthetic design concepts.
• Works as a part of a team throughout the entire design process.
• Researches current marketing and communication trends to ensure designs are appropriate for the target audience; communicates with superiors during development process; confirms project specs/mechanicals during preproduction phase.
• Creates digital and print experiences considering current and future usability, functionality, product knowledge, brand standards, sales trends, and available information. Suggests design possibilities and confers with stakeholders as opportunities arise.
• Meets regularly with superiors, design team, creative department, and other marketing personnel.
• Proofs each assigned project for quality and accuracy prior to proofing; presents design concepts to clients for approval. Collaborates with requestors/stakeholders to align project expectations.
• Makes changes as indicated on proofs and requested by client taking into consideration set standards, communicating directly with commenters as needed.
• Follows a production timeline to ensure tasks are being completed by their scheduled due dates. Communicates with supervisor on any issues that may jeopardize a project deadline.
• Demonstrate collaboration skills by providing input and seeking direction from stakeholders and design supervisors.
• Actively seeks to improve knowledge in sales, reporting/impact metrics, marketing, purchasing, brand establishment, customer support, and other areas of the business.
• Stays on top of current hardware/software and understands different design application techniques in a fast-changing business.
• Works autonomously and as part of a team; collaborates with stakeholders on all assigned projects; mentors Associate Designers and Visual Designers I on projects as requested; and independently seeks out new techniques and design applications and communicates with creative leadership.
• Collaborates with creative leadership on project prioritization and scheduling; assists in problem-solving and workflow optimization to ensure fast, professional results.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from two-year or four-year college or technical school; 
• 4+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.