System One Holdings, LLC is hiring: Freelance Associate Graphic Designer - Inter
System One Holdings, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Title: Freelance Associate Graphic Designer - International Marketing
Reports To: SR Art Director
Location: This role will be hybrid, based in our Pittsburgh Office
ASSIGNMENT CLARIFICATION:
This position/assignment is a temporary (HR to confirm specific range of dates.) You will be considered an employee of System One, our 3rd party partner of our contractor population, and/or of your specific freelance agency.
Get to Know the Role:
This role will be responsible for the production and release of AE & Aerie International campaigns and creative marketing assets for both print and digital; Producing creative assets for stores, OOH, digital, social, wholesale, etc.
What You'll Do:
Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh
Reports To: SR Art Director
Location: This role will be hybrid, based in our Pittsburgh Office
ASSIGNMENT CLARIFICATION:
This position/assignment is a temporary (HR to confirm specific range of dates.) You will be considered an employee of System One, our 3rd party partner of our contractor population, and/or of your specific freelance agency.
Get to Know the Role:
This role will be responsible for the production and release of AE & Aerie International campaigns and creative marketing assets for both print and digital; Producing creative assets for stores, OOH, digital, social, wholesale, etc.
What You'll Do:
- Interpret concept artwork into production-ready files - adding die lines, and color callouts, checking dimensions for accuracy & attaching inspiration samples/color chips.
- Produce, organize, and release digital design assets in Figma, including component-based layouts, localization updates, and copy adjustments for International use.
- Spec and release sign kits, seasonal assets, and packaging for print artwork, as well as rolling releases, seasonal assets, and how-to guides for digital artwork.
- Proof and review materials, both print and digital.
- Review and follow the weekly production schedule, meeting all deadlines.
- Work closely with the US Production department to ensure packaging quality and meet deadlines.
- Communicating between design/production on a regular basis.
- Be conscious that both brands, in-store and online, are maintained in overall appearance, consistency, and point of view.
- Create style guides and overview guides for presentations.
- Stay up-to-date with current design and graphics trends in fashion and marketing.
- Flexible hours to stay as needed. Ability to work with ease and efficiency in high-activity work environments
- In-person/in-office collaboration is required; the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs
- BA or BFA degree in Graphic, Web, or Communication Design required.
- Portfolio of representative work required.
- 2+ years experience in fashion retail marketing, design studio, agency or freelance ideal.
- Experience with both print and digital production.
- Extremely proficient in design applications: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop, and Figma.
- High degree of proficiency with online drives and internet applications. Google Drive and other Google workspace applications.
- Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management and planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
- Experience with project management tools is a plus.
- Experience supporting motion, animation, or video handoff for digital channels across web, email, and social is a plus.
Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh