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Form of workAt Build-A-Bear we believe in the power of imagination, creativity, and memorable experiences. Our mission is to add a little more heart to life by creating unique experiences, lasting connections, and beloved memories that create lasting emotional connections. We are a multi-channel, site-based experience and entertainment company, with diversified categories and consumer segments.
Join our dynamic Creative Team as an Associate Digital Graphic Designer specializing in digital assets and motion graphics! Are you passionate about creating visually captivating digital content that amplifies brand identity? This role is pivotal in conceptualizing and crafting engaging visuals while ensuring brand consistency to elevate the customer experience.
Responsibilities:
- Designing Email Communications
- Ability to interpret and work from creative briefs, understanding brand guidelines, intellectual property considerations, and vendor style guides for planned email campaigns. Engage proactively in brainstorming sessions to contribute innovative ideas. Proficient in collecting, creating, and curating assets necessary for email design, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and guidelines.
- Submitting art requests for copy and photography
- Follow the Digital Assets Calendar of deadlines and company calendar of events, submit request for email copy and any product photography needed.
- Animating graphics to elevate interest in ads
- Working with the cross functional teams in delivering animated graphics that add a thumb stopping interactive element.
- Designing Web Assets
- Collaborate closely with Marketing Managers to strategize on enhancing web sales through compelling visual assets. Utilize a mix of static and animated graphics to drive user engagement and conversion on web platforms.
- Support for BABW.COM
- Working with Interactive Web Designer, when needed, to support an integrated digital experience for Guests.
- This role should bring creative ideas and new solutions to product promotion through design, photography, and animation. Best practices should be determined for digital and web to increase engagement and audience retention.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or equivalent
- Previous experience or internships in graphic design, motion graphics, or related roles
- Strong creative portfolio
- Must be able to speak to work at a high level
- Proficiency in graphic design software like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects for motion graphics, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or equivalent
- Previous 1-2 years' experience in a junior or associate level
Behavioral Traits for Success:
- Drive, determination, and self-discipline
- Disciplined, conscientious, hands-on approach
- High level of expertise and accuracy
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
- Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
- Hybrid schedule
Corporate Standards:
- Transparent communication - explain your methods, how data is used and applied.
- Available and willing to address concerns and questions.
- Trust your teammates and work together to achieve common goals. Seek the opinions of others. Take accountability for your actions.
- Acknowledge success, recognize individual and team contributions, and have fun along the way.
Your Performance Will Measured On:
- Accurate and timely work completion
- Effective use of creative problem solving for the BAB audience
- Clear & open communication within all projects
- Stakeholder Feedback
