Jr. Designer, Gilt City
Jr. Designer, Gilt City
THE ROLE:
We’re looking for…
A Jr. Designer who will be responsible for designing and developing digital and print assets to support the Gilt City team.
What you’ll accomplish…
- With the guidance of the Creative Lead, design assets for Sale Pages, Marketing Collections, and Emails, including photos, advertising assets, and internal creative needs, from conceptualization through final approval and build
- Edit and source photos that represent the Gilt City brand and vendors
- Work collaboratively and constructively on each project with other members on the team including Copywriters, Marketing Managers, Art Directors, Designers, Brand Operations, and Sales
- Execute on-brand design demonstrating considered layout, image composition, typography, and a sophisticated use of color palette.
- Receive and enthusiastically address constructive feedback from the Creative leads
- Designs must also reflect, and evolve, the current creative direction, as established by the ECD
- Develop designs in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality
- Shift priorities to meet deadlines based on changing calendars
- Contribute regularly to swipe libraries
There’s More…
- Opportunity to be an integral, contributing part of a tight-knit Creative team
- Opportunity to work directly with business partners
- Opportunity to directly affect the business
THE RIGHT FIT:
You have…
- Experience creating and optimizing graphics for mobile and web
- The foundational training to create refined designs with a focus on image composition
- Exceptional skills with imaging applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
- Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple small projects and deadlines
- Strong self-motivation and drive to succeed
- Excellent attention to detail
- Collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills
- Great, positive attitude – we are a highly collaborative and collegial team.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience as a junior designer or as a designer in an agency or in-house creative group.
- Desire to learn new things and keep abreast of the world of lifestyle, fashion, design, retailing and ecommerce.
- A strong portfolio showing training and potential
- BA in Graphic Design with educational training in typography or related field
Bonus points for…
- Skills and experience with video applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects are a plus
ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM:
A brand is not a brand without its identity. That’s where this department – with its consistent design and voice – comes in. Whether it’s the line of copy that made you laugh out loud or the thoughtful pairing of design and photography, it’s just the beginning with this group.
The marketing creative team drives the Rue Gilt Groupe Member’s journey. We concept, design, and write cohesive campaigns that meet marketing’s strategy and objectives.
ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe combines world-class merchandising, technology, and marketing to create the most engaging and satisfying online shopping experience available. Each day, 20+ million loyal Members turn to Rue Gilt Groupe for everything from women, men and children's apparel and accessories to home décor, and exclusive experiences. Our approach to retail brings excitement to online shopping in a way that not only strategically supports our brand partners, but also inspires our Members daily.
Gilt City offers its members access to exciting experiences at insider prices—from dinner at top local restaurants to fun fitness classes, luxury spa treatments, exclusive events, online retail offers, and more. Gilt City is an essential part of the Rue Gilt Groupe’s lifestyle offering, with a large nationwide membership and offices in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.