Graphic Designer

KnitWell Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

401(k)

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

KnitWell Group's Ann Taylor brand is seeking a Graphic Designer to bring the brand to life across emails, site banners, social content and paid media banners. You will collaborate with designers, copywriters and marketing to maintain brand integrity across digital assets.

You should have at least 2 years' experience in fashion/retail, strong typography, organization, and in-house brand work. Proficiency with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite is essential, with the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience at a similar fashion/retail brand.
• Strong typography and attention to detail.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative and receptive to feedback.
• In-depth knowledge of digital design and applying ideas across platforms.
• Ability to articulate and present creative concepts.
• Self-starter with independent work style.
• Able to reprioritize projects according to business needs.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage relationships and drive processes in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute digital assets – emails, site assets, social content, paid media banners.
• Execute ideas from concept to final creative.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters and marketing team.
• Maintain high creative standards and a positive work environment.
• Ability to multi-task on multiple projects.

Skills

Typography

Collaboration

Organization

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Mac OS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About us

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between). Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet).

About the role

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for helping bring the brand to life across digital assets (emails, site banners, social media content, paid media banners) to ensure that the integrity of the brand is present in all facets. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative and have experience working in a similar in-house brand in the fashion/retail space.

The impact you can have

• Ability to execute ideas from concept to final creative
• Design and execute all digital assets – emails, site assets, social content, paid media banners
• Offer smart and thoughtful creative solutions to a brief or project
• Ability to collaborate well with other designers, copywriters and marketing team
• Ability to successfully multi-task and work on multiple projects at a time
• Maintain positive work environment with high creative standards

You’ll bring to the role

• At least 2 years of experience at similar brand in fashion/retail space
• Strong typography skills a must
• Must be extremely organized and have a keen eye for all details
• Must have a collaborative attitude and open and receptive to feedback
• In depth knowledge of the digital design and how to apply an idea to each platform
• Must be able to clearly articulate and present creative ideas
• Self-starter, ability to act and follow through on projects independently
• Ability to reprioritize projects and work flow based on business needs
• Must have experience working in-house for similar brand
• Must be comfortable with volume and fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to manage relationships and drive process in a team environment
• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Expert knowledge of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands. A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.

The target salary range for this role is: $66,500 - $70,000

Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the Ann Taylor office location in New York, NY as defined by business needs. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. #LI-AP1

Location: Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type: Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

Company Overview

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.