Graphic Designer

Million Dollar Baby Co. (Babyletto, Namesake, daVinci, Monogram, & Nursery Works); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid

Company matching 401(k)

Flexible PTO

Dog-friendly workplace

Generous employee discount on products

Job summary

A children's furnishings company located in Los Angeles is seeking a Graphic Designer to enhance branding and marketing efforts for its several brands. The role involves visual storytelling for digital platforms, utilizing a strong understanding of design principles and tools, and collaborating closely with various teams. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a passion for creating compelling content that resonates with consumers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in graphic design.
• Proven understanding of design fundamentals like layout, color theory, and typography.
• Expertise in creating content for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support growth through visual content for digital advertising and social media.
• Apply motion graphics to enhance storytelling.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver branded content.

Skills

Graphic design skills

Interpersonal communication

Creative problem solving

Motion graphics

Digital video understanding

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Million Dollar Baby Co.

Million Dollar Baby Co. started in 1990 and is proudly family-owned and operated in Los Angeles. Since then, MDB has grown to 7 distinct brands of children's furnishings ranging in style, aesthetic, and price, while carrying some of the industry's most eco-conscious and award-winning designs. We can be found in retailers like Target and Amazon, and specialty retailers like Pottery Barn Kids and Crate & Barrel.

Under the Million Dollar Baby Co. parent company are our family of brands: Babyletto, daVinci, Nursery Works, and Namesake. We\'re proud to offer the most Greenguard Gold–certified cribs on the market and to use FSC-certified sustainable wood across our brands whenever possible. We\'ve also pioneered Styrofoam-free packaging for several of our best-selling collections — an innovation that reduces waste while protecting our products during shipment.

At Million Dollar Baby Co., our team members are our #1 priority, and we partner with exceptional partners and retailers around the world who share our core values:

• Treat Your Team Like Family — lead with respect, gratitude, empathy, and kindness.
• Make an Impact, Drive Results — focus on meaningful work that moves families forward.
• Deliver a "Wow" Customer Experience Every Time — every detail matters.
• Strive for Continuous Improvement & Learning — keep growing, keep getting better.
• Cultivate Quality Conversations — communicate honestly and thoughtfully to build trust.

Over the years, our commitment to people, innovation, and a positive workplace culture has earned us five consecutive "Best Place to Work" awards, one of the best workplaces by "Built in LA", a 4.6 rating on Glassdoor, and 13 years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list — recognitions that reflect the heart of who we are and the community we\'re proud to build. We\'d love to talk to you!

About the Role

As we continue to grow our beloved brands, we are looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our team. This role is tasked with advancing the marketing & sales goals of our brands through clever and captivating branding, sales, and promotional content. As a Graphic Designer, you will use visual storytelling to enhance our content on our social media channels, emails, websites, and retail partner sites. Our ideal candidate is consumer focused and able to follow brand guidelines to create content unique to each brand\'s aesthetic. You should be comfortable designing and laying out marketing content, using motion graphics to bring content to life, and managing multiple projects from beginning to end.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Utilize graphic design skills to support growth of our brands through curating and preparing visual content for use in digital advertising, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Pinterest, our own websites, retailer websites, YouTube, and newsletters
• Ability to apply motion graphics like animation and GIFs to digital content to help highlight brand messaging and enhance storytelling
• Work closely with Senior Designer to deliver branded content to brand and marketing teams
• Partner with Digital, Social, Communications, and Branding teams to incorporate insights into content creation for advertising, social, and digital executions
• Combine compelling first-in-class creative with clear marketing messages and calls to action, lay out copy and imagery effectively
• Develop expert knowledge of brand and company goals, understand and follow brand guidelines, acting as a brand ambassador to ensure that all projects fit the brand style and voice
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and competitive trends, regularly informing team of noteworthy news items and opportunities and incorporating to our brands when applicable
• Effectively manage multiple projects, manage timelines, and communicate progress to key stakeholders
• Develop additional print and marketing materials as assigned (i.e. creative mood boards, trade show signage, posters, brochures, merchandise, presentation decks)
• Edit video and stills to be used across all social channels, our own websites, and retailer partner websites
• Partner with the brand team in other marketing initiatives, such as attending trade shows, photo shoots, assist with copywriting and other content creation and design needs that support our annual brand plans.

What You Bring to the Table

• Undergraduate degree in related field or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience
• Proven in-depth understanding of design fundamentals such as layout, color theory and typography usage
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, XD)
• Working knowledge of Figma & Canva
• Expertise in designing for web, tablet, mobile, and email projects
• Working knowledge of photography and video production and editing a plus, but not required
• A solid understanding of digital video and social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Pinterest
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Understanding of how to make shareable branded content for a variety of media and platforms
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong background in conceptual and visual thinking with a branded mindset
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
• React positively to feedback and notes with a strong desire for learning and improvement
• Be a creative and resourceful problem solver that is solution oriented
• Creative eye with excellent taste, passion for interior design and décor a plus
• Self-motivated with strong project management skills
• A great attitude – enjoys building and contributing to happy, high functioning teams

California pay range
USD 80,000—USD 90,000

Our Benefits

• 100% of your health, dental and vision insurance monthly premiums paid by us!
• Flexible PTO because we respect the need for work/life harmony
• Company matching 401(k)
• Vacation reimbursement and health & wellness subsidy programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Matching charitable donations to the nonprofit organization of your choice
• Company-wide monthly celebrations - lunch is on us!
• Dog-friendly workplace, yes! You can bring your best friend to work
• Free MDB Co. swag + generous employee discount on products

At Million Dollar Baby Co., we\'re passionate about diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our diversity, inclusion and equity committee (DIEC) strives to break barriers for minority communities, help educate the company on pertinent topics, and work to ensure equal opportunities for existing and potential employees. Since its formation in 2020, our committee has focused on multiple areas, some include hiring, community involvement and continuous learning about Diversity, Inclusion and Equity. Million Dollar Baby Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or recruitment process.