THE ROLE: Short Term Senior Graphic Designer

A Short Term Senior Digital Designer to design & build digital experiences for Shop Premium Outlets. Were looking for someone with the desire to be a part of something big, the training & foundation to create outstanding work daily, a sophisticated aesthetic sense, & the interest to learn & succeed in a dynamic retail fashion environment. Youll be joining a group that prides itself on the excellence of everything they do, that respects & protects the integrity of the ShopPremiumOutlets.com brand & the world-class brands we feature, all while having fun together doing it. This position reports to the Marketing Director of Campaigns & Partnerships.

**This is a 3 month contract to start**

What Youll Do:

• Multichannel Design Leadership:
  • Lead the design strategy & execution across all marketing channels, including but not limited to digital campaigns, social media, email marketing, & website assets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design initiatives with overall marketing goals.
• Campaign Conceptualization:
  • Play a key role in developing creative concepts for marketing campaigns, ensuring they align with brand guidelines & resonate with the target audience.
  • Provide innovative design solutions that elevate the visual impact of campaigns.
• Visual Consistency:
  • Maintain a cohesive & consistent visual identity across all design assets, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
  • Oversee the production of high-quality visuals that enhance the brands image & appeal.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the marketing team, copywriters, & other stakeholders to translate marketing objectives into visually compelling designs.
  • Mentor & guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative & creative work environment.
• Adaptability & Innovation:
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, design technologies, & best practices, integrating new ideas into design concepts.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to innovate & push the boundaries of visual communication
• Brand Consistency:
  • Ensure adherence to brand style guidelines, maintaining design consistency across projects by reviewing & approving work from Associate Designers & Designers.
  • Evolve & innovate design treatments, templates, & visual content for the website & emails while upholding the brands unique aesthetic.
• Team Leadership:
  • Manage & mentor a team of Associate Designers & Designers, focusing on their professional development & growth.
  • Foster a collaborative & supportive environment to enhance the teams creative capabilities.
• Conceptualization & Collaboration:
  • Brainstorm & collaboratively create compelling concepts aimed at enhancing member engagement, brand affinity, & driving sales.
  • Work constructively with cross-functional teams, including UX Designers, Project Managers, Product Managers, Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters, Developers, & Marketing, to bring concepts to life.
• Documentation & Process Management:
  • Develop & maintain clear requirements, documentation, & processes for all digital projects.
  • Collaborate to ensure seamless delivery of final assets
• Digital Asset Production:
  • Produce high-quality digital assets, including new templates & emails, aligning with the brands visual language.
  • Collaborate with UX Designers, Product Managers, & Marketing on quality assurance (QA) & testing processes.
• Cross Team Partnerships:
  • Develop strong partnerships with Marketing, Merchandising & Web Design teams, serving as the go-to person for all online projects.
  • Act as a liaison between creative vision & technical implementation.
• Fast-Paced Design:
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional designs without compromising quality.
  • Provide & receive constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement on each project.

About You:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness & innovation. Were committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow & bring their full self to work. Even if you dont check off every qualification in the job description, thats okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you & sparks delight! We cant wait to learn more about you.

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior design role within the fashion or e-commerce industry.
• Excellent proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suites Photoshop & Illustrator
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work across various marketing channels.
• Excellent project management & leadership skills.
• Passion for design & a deep understanding of current fashion trends.
• Strong creative thinking & problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects & meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills & the ability to articulate & present design concepts.

**Submissions without portfolios will not be considered**

Expected Base Hourly Rate Range: $33.00 - $38.00/hr 

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work & carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills & expertise, location,  internal equity, & other factors that are job related & consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward & compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation & match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision & basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

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