CRAZY SHIRTS Graphic & Multi-Media Designer Salary in the United States

DEPARTMENT:         Marketing

REPORTS TO:         VP of Marketing or (corporate creative manager)

SUPERVISES:         NONE

POSITION LOCATION:      Oahu, Hawaii               

Summary:

Crazy Shirts’ mission is to create original and memorable artwork on quality products that take customers on the endless vacation in everyday life. The Graphic & Multi-Media Designer works in the marketing department and directly supports Direct-to-Consumer, Custom, Wholesale, Social, and retail.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Design and code emails, optimizing for mobile and desktop engagement.
• Design and implement email blasts, blog and social media posts, web site, brochures, newsletters, videos, and catalog.
• Create basic to complex designs and layouts for customers.
• Create graphics and in-store collateral for retail efforts, including cloning designs on garments.
• Partner with creative and digitals teams to conceptualize and create innovative graphic solutions that read across multiple media.
• Produce, edit, and design graphics for video production.
• Design and create event materials, signage, general marketing materials, etc. for both print and online distribution.
• Optimize, organize and prepare files for web.
• Working knowledge of RGB and CMYK color space.
• Create emails, web banners, web site visuals and social media graphics as needed.
• Support with photography efforts by taking photographs using digital SLR camera on location and studio. Must be able to edit and color correct.
• Work and thrive in a fast-paced agile environment while working across many medias.
• Supports cloning efforts for catalog and web.
• Corporate marketing support for HR, Merchandising and other departments in graphic needs.
• Maintain a positive "can-do" attitude. Always looking for ways to achieve goals.  
• Consistently keep a pulse on graphic design trends and what other brands are doing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of graphic design experience
• AA or BA Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with web tools as well as HTML, Wordpress and CSS
• Expert at using Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Premiere, After Effects and related video-editing software
• Proven track record of stellar digital design work, with a strong portfolio to back it up. Your portfolio should be focused on samples of landing pages, emails and social media content/ads, photography and art.
• Previous work for other direct to consumer, ecommerce brands is a major plus.
• Experience developing and maintaining branding/identity style guide.
• Experience creating and executing Social media marketing goals, including creating written and/or visual content.
• Experience with all major and emerging social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok and forums like Reddit or Quora.
• Work on special design projects, including book projects and custom portfolios for sales efforts
• UI/UX - Desired
• Ability to write and or copy editing
• Motion graphics/Video
• Styling or studio shoots
• An eye for detail and preparation of high-quality submissions
• Strong understanding of prepress procedures
• A thorough understanding of design principles
• Animation skills - desired
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• The ability to multi-task and produce project on deadline.
• Excellent understanding of typography, color, and composition
• Online portfolio that features a strong mix of branding, typographic, & self-initiated work.
•  Experience designing for the web (ecommerce, emails, online branding)
• Good understanding of the constraints and capabilities of web technologies.
• The ability to clearly articulate design decisions.
• Pixel-perfect attention to detail.
• Excel with typography, color, layout, and imagery and know how to bring these elements together into one cohesive form that is emotive of a brand's personality, voice, and values

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and moving items.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Comprehending business performance reporting and charts/spreadsheets.
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels.
• Must be able to abide by the company’s Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response guidelines as it relates to the spread of communicable diseases, and workplace safety; this includes use of masks (as needed and required per CDC and Company recommendations) and the ability to use cleaning supplies for cleaning and disinfection purposes.