Specialist, Graphic Designer

Petco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a designer to layout and produce assets for marketing, email, and web, following the brand style guides. The role requires precise typography, a high level of detail, and the ability to deliver accurate digital files for Petco’s marketing and eCommerce teams.

Applicants should have a BA/BFA in Graphic Arts or related field, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and experience with mac-based production workflows. Office-based, with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in Communication Arts, Graphic/technical Production, or Graphic Design.
• Advanced working knowledge of MAC graphics system and software.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and ability to meet tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design/Build accurate computer files based on approved style guide or concept layout and maintain brand integrity.
• Translate and adapt concepts into digital collateral (web pages, banners, email, marketing collateral).
• Review file specs and maintain production-ready file preparation.
• Manage multiple projects and meet quality/brand standards and deadlines.
• Communicate with eCommerce partners to prevent errors and issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Typography

Brand understanding

Education

BA or BFA in Communication Arts / Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Mac graphics system

Job description

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Position Purpose

This position is an eCommerce support function to layout and produce assets within technical specifications for marketing, email, and other materials for petco.com, reporting directly to the eCommerce Digital Manager-Creative, but on a per project basis may also take direction and get approvals from the other Digital Manager - Production or Director of Creative and Content. Must have a high level of technical skill with Adobe Creative Suite, efficiency, flexibility and versatility are highly valued. The ideal candidate loves the details of creating clear, well-laid out assets but must also have good design skills so we can interpret style guides into files that will meet brand creative standards. Requires a high degree of focus and extreme diligence in handling detail, typography and creating 100% accurate digital assets. Must feel comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and be deadline-driven. Must also be willing to work a few hours of overtime when occasionally needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Review assignments directly with the Digital Manager-Creative to determine the best method of execution.
• Design/Build accurate computer files based on the approved style guide or concept layout and maintain the creative integrity of the original concept and brand.
• Translate and adapt developed concepts into digital collateral (including: web pages, site placements, display banners, email and various marketing campaign collateral)
• Review file specifications requirements prior to producing files and maintain consistent file preparation suitable for production team.
• Understand how strategic brand architecture and concept briefs translate into design within Petco web properties.
• Conceptualize and design quality digital marketing materials leveraging clean typography and strategic visual communication skills.
• Be a responsive and efficient team member with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects that meet quality/brand standards and deadlines.
• Take art direction with a positive attitude and process artistic and technical feedback in a detail oriented manner.
• Have the ability to manage multiple projects and remain flexible through multiple revisions while keeping a keen attention to detail.
• Be able to rapidly iterate customer-facing campaign designs to fit a variety of specifications.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of files that are created or sent to vendors or partners.
• Communicate as necessary with eCommerce partners to eliminate and prevent errors and problems
• Assist in organizing, monitoring, archiving, and maintaining files on the server or in the DAM

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Nature of Supervision

This position performs tasks/projects as assigned and may have their work reviewed periodically by supervisors.

Planning and Problem Solving

• Prioritize and accomplish assigned multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Problem solve and provide solutions to determine appropriate course of action

Impact

Ensures quality for layout and produces mechanicals within technical specifications for marketing, email, and other materials for all Petco retails brands (Petco, Unleashed by Petco, Pooch Hotels, and any future retail business)

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Education/Experience

The minimum educational background is a BA of BFA in Communication Arts, Graphic/technical Production, or Graphic Design. This position requires an advanced working knowledge of all MAC graphics system and software (relevant at the time of hire). Strong oral and written communications skills and the demonstrated ability to meet tight timelines, manage multiple projects and work productively in a team environment are required. Specialization in digital mobile/email graphic production is preferable.

CORP

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Salary Range

$31.73 - $47.60

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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