Junior Designer

Claires; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Claire’s in the Chicago area is seeking a designer to bring the Claire’s brand to life across social media, digital marketing and other fast-moving touchpoints. You’ll design static and motion content native to each platform, tapping into what girls are watching and sharing, and building a consistent, recognizable brand.

You should have strong design fundamentals, an instinct for social trends and the ability to turn an idea into compelling content quickly.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of graphic design, motion design or social content experience.
• Portfolio showing design fundamentals and social-first thinking.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Experience creating motion graphics and editing short-form video.
• Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts.
• Strong typography, color, composition and visual storytelling.
• Great eye for trends and brand-appropriate execution.
• Ability to receive feedback, iterate quickly and stay detail oriented.
• Collaborative, low-ego approach with genuine interest in fashion/beauty.
• Bonus: CapCut, photography or illustration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, repeatable content systems for Claire’s owned channels.
• Create motion graphics, short-form video, animations, GIFs and dynamic typography.
• Translate concepts into platform-native content with the social team.
• Edit footage into polished, high-energy social assets.
• Support seasonal campaigns, product launches and collaborations.
• Develop templates and content systems to move fast while keeping brand consistency.
• Resize, version and optimize creative across social, digital and paid media.
• Partner with social, brand, copy and marketing teams from concept to execution.
• Participate in brainstorms and contribute ideas from trends and youth culture.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Graphic design

Motion design

Social content creation

Typography

Visual storytelling

Trend awareness

Collaborative

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Figma

CapCut

Job description

This role will help bring the Claire’s brand to life across social media, digital marketing and other fast-moving consumer touchpoints. You’ll design static and motion content that feels native to each platform, taps into what girls are watching and sharing, and builds a consistent, recognizable brand.

You should have strong design fundamentals, an instinct for social trends and the ability to turn an idea into compelling content quickly. You don’t need years of experience, but you do need taste, curiosity and a portfolio that shows you understand the internet and Gen Alpha culture.

What You’ll Do

• Design engaging, repeatable content systems for Claire’s owned channels.
• Create motion graphics, short-form video, animations, GIFs and dynamic typography
• Translate campaign concepts and brand priorities into platform-native content in partnership with the social team
• Edit and adapt video footage into polished, high-energy social assets
• Support seasonal campaigns, product launches, collaborations and cultural moments
• Develop templates and repeatable content systems that help the team move quickly while maintaining brand consistency
• Resize, version and optimize creative across social, digital and paid media placements
• Partner with social, brand, copy and marketing teams from concept through execution
• Participate in brainstorms and contribute ideas informed by trends, creators, fandoms and youth culture
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

What You Bring

• 1-3 years of professional, internship or freelance experience in graphic design, motion design or social content creation
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals and social-first thinking
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Experience creating motion graphics and editing short-form video
• Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and the creative conventions of each platform
• Strong understanding of typography, composition, color and visual storytelling
• An eye for trends and the judgment to know which ones are right for the brand
• Ability to receive feedback, iterate quickly and maintain attention to detail
• A collaborative, resourceful and low-ego approach
• Genuine interest in fashion, beauty, accessories, entertainment and modern girlhood
• Experience with Figma, CapCut, photography, illustration or hands-on content creation is a plus.