Junior Graphic Designer

catbird; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the jewelry industry is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join their Art Department. This role involves designing email campaigns, digital marketing assets, and contributing to a variety of graphic projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong design portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, along with 1-2 years of experience in a related field. Additional perks include healthcare, vacation days, 401(k), and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage after 30 days

15 vacation days and 7 sick days

401(k) with profit sharing

Professional Development Stipend

12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay

Employee discount

Pre-taxed MetroCards

Discounted Citi Bike Membership

Company-wide parties and brunches

Casual work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years design experience, agency or in-house experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Design email campaigns, digital marketing, and social media assets.
• Conceptualize animated banners and rich media content.
• Support print projects including packaging and advertising.

Skills

Digital Design

Branding

Attention to Detail

Current Design Trends

Time Management

Self-Motivation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

After Effects

Job description

Catbird is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio to join our Art Department. Our team is responsible for bringing jewelry to life through all brand touch points -- marketing, e-commerce, social media, packaging, print advertising, events and our stores.

About Catbird

In over 21 years in business, Catbird has become an icon, the ultimate destination for gifts and jewelry. Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Catbird is a mecca for an international cast of shoppers who come to visit the brick and mortar stores of their beloved website. Both our stores and website are filled with a carefully curated selection of designers, including our in-house line of jewelry. Our Catbird line is made in our Brooklyn studio and with a few trusted partners, using ethically sourced materials and conflict-free stones. Highly trained Catbird jewelers oversee every step of the process. We are dedicated to a return to local manufacturing – what our neighborhood was famous for. Catbird is a proud member of the CFDA, certified Made in New York, and No Dirty Gold.

The key to our success is remaining true to our values:

-We believe in being an anti-racist organization and actively championing diversity, inclusion, and equity

-We believe in making and selling things people will want to keep forever and will bring continuous joy.

-We believe in doing everything we can ourselves.

-We believe in always thinking of the long game and not focusing on a quick profit.

-We believe we are the best at what we do and we work hard to make sure we know how to sustain it as we grow.

-We believe in treating everyone (coworkers, customers, vendors) with deep respect, kindness, and honesty.

Key Responsibilities

• Design email campaigns, digital marketing, and social media assets utilizing our extensive photo and illustration library
• Conceptualize and design animated banners, elements, and rich media content to engage customers. Experience designing for video is a plus!
• Contribute to catbirdnyc.com - specialty landing pages, product pages and mobile site - with a keen eye for an elevated user experience
• Create, refresh, and maintain design templates and toolkits
• Organize and audit digital assets
• Support with print projects including packaging, advertising and environmental design elements

Our Ideal Candidate

• 1-2 years design experience, agency or in-house brand experience a plus
• A robust background in digital design with an interest in branding
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with a strong understanding of hierarchy, typography and color
• A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for organization
• A sensibility for current social, design and digital trends and best practices
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A self-motivated attitude and a goal of going above and beyond
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally
• Familiarity with After Effects a plus

Perks & Benefits

• Healthcare eligibility following 30 days of hire with 75% of the medical premium covered by Catbird. And 25% of the premium is covered for children. We also offer dental and vision.
• 15 vacation days and 7 sick days, plus an extra day off during the month of your birthday
• 401(k) with profit sharing and safe harbor contribution eligibility after one year of employment. We invest through a portfolio focused on socially responsible funds.
• Professional Development Stipend: an allotment of $200/year, plus other workshops and talks throughout the year
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks are 100% paid.
• The Catbird Giving Fund: We vote as a company on what organizations to support. A portion of all sales, year round, are donated to nonprofits aligned with our core beliefs of equality and helping others.
• A generous employee discount
• Pre-taxed MetroCards to save money on getting to work!
• Discounted Citi Bike Annual Membership
• Regular company-wide parties, brunches & happy hours
• A warm, casual work environment where people can really be themselves

Compensation: $50,000/year