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Crate and Barrel

Senior Designer, Graphic

Crate and Barrel, Northbrook, Illinois, us, 60065

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The Senior Designer, Graphic is accountable for building strong collaboration with Creative Team and business partners to develop concepts based on written or verbal briefs. The role creates design solutions that visually convey a particular message, idea or concept. This individual works with and mentors junior creatives.

A day in the life of a Senior Designer...

Collaborate on and/or lead more complex creative assignments

Mentor other team members with the conceptual thinking, development and execution of creative campaigns across all mediums; performs this function independently

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, digital media, catalogs, 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

Deliver and present concepts and designs to Creative partners and directors, Marketing and internal clients and project stakeholders

Create merchandise and shot lists, and get all needed concept approvals and works with studio to prepare for photo shoots

Assist in the production of a variety of assets and has understanding of file preparation/die lines/print layouts and printing processes for print and digital applications

Review all editorial and image content, and ensure proper layout; attend press checks as needed

Develop and maintain schedules for projects

Apply established corporate branding specifications to ensure work meets brand guidelines.

Ensure all customers are provided gracious, quick and efficient service

What you'll bring to the table...

Strong communication skills, and ability to articulate complex & technical issues to Creative Team and business partners

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and effectively prioritize multiple projects

A positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and the company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

Bachelor's degree in Art and Design with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, or a related area, or equivalent experience

5+ years GRAPHICS experience

Proficiency in Adobe CC Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite

Motion Graphics and Animation experience a plus

Illustration and Photography skills a plus

Love and mastery of typography

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