Job Description

The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for the development and management of major creative initiatives, all while driving and maintaining the high design standards of the J.Hilburn custom-made men’s clothing brand. This individual will develop, oversee, and execute a variety of traditional and digital marketing collateral such as design of retail space signage, retail visual guidelines, custom advertisements and invitations, marketing projects, multi-page documents/catalogs, packaging, and at times digital media such as emails, social media assets, photography and illustrations.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Execute vision put forth by Art Director and Chief Creative Officer
• Develop and drive concepts through effective collaboration with Creative and Marketing teams
• Design and produce variety of projects across traditional print and digital media
• Present concepts coherently and persuasively to Creative and Marketing teams and/or senior management
• Able to lead communications with vendors regarding estimates/budgets and approving artwork proofs
• Proficient management of assigned projects through all phases of production – to include management of contractors and communication with independent partners
• Help enforce brand standards with both internal and external partners
• Research current trends and new technology, computer software and design trends
• Guide design efforts of other designers on the creative team
• Art direction of photo and video projects as needed
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional graphic design talent
• Passionate about every aspect of graphic design – from concept creation, execution of beautiful typography to evoking the right emotional reaction
• Advanced understanding of the 4-color printing process, paper grades and signage types/materials
• Knowledge of proper color profiles/spaces for different outputs of assets
• Ability to tell a story through photography
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Able to lead brainstorms and high-concept meetings to develop and facilitate innovative design
• Creative, logical, and self-driven with high standards for quality
• High energy, self-motivated and proactive, marked by a positive attitude and having a willingness to fail
• Self-directed, extremely organized and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work on tight timelines while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment, and works well with direction from the Art Director and Chief Creative Officer

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or Visual Art
• 4+ years of related experience working as a Senior Designer at an ad agency, design firm or retail/fashion company, prior fashion or retail experience strongly preferred
• Must possess superior graphic design and typography skills
• Proficient using Macintosh operating system
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)

Travel

• There is minimal anticipated travel required for this position.
• Annual and Semi-Annual Company Conferences, usually in the DFW area

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