Graphic Design Project Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Design Project Assistant plays an important role assisting in all design and creative initiatives bringing our brands to life. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with conceptualization, design, and merchandise branding. You will assist the retail management team that focuses on delivering the best creative solutions internally and externally. Your ability to be a team player is essential. Responsibilities include preparing rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief, reviewing final layouts, suggesting improvements, and assisting in day-to-day administrative tasks for the department. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and company policies, practices, and procedures. 

The Design Project Assistant is expected to work between 40 - 50 hours weekly, with an average 5-day work week. Schedules are tentative and hours expected can be dependent on business levels, special events, holidays, etc.

-          Use their Graphic Design experience and skill set to produce visual collateral for the company 

-          Contribute stellar design skills with creative, edgy, and bold concepts for marketing and branding projects with a keen eye for a simple, strong design 

-          Create vision boards, storyboards, and concept art for retail team 

-          Assist inthe production and execution of approved design systems, while crafting new ones 

-          Collect and complete approved change requests by various teams and departments in a timely manner 

-          Communicate project status, timelines, and delivery information to pertinent teams 

-          Liaise with internal departments, partners, and vendors to resolve challenges 

-          Stay up to date in design merchandise trends and styles 

-          Maintain company brand standards with all content created, while keeping production at a level that keeps all departments on schedule. 

-          Works under minimal supervision, completing assigned tasks in a timely fashion 

-          Performs other job-related duties as assigned, including administrative tasks as needed   

-          Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays 

 EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

-          Must be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, most notably Illustrator & Photoshop 

-          Intermediate understanding of composition, layout, color theory and typography 

-          Associate or bachelor's degree in art or Graphic Design preferred 

-          1-3 years' experience in design in an agency, in-house or freelance. 

-          Professional portfolio showcasing work 

-          Knowledge of design best practices in print and digital 

-          Anticipate and quickly identify upcoming issues and projects, then independently reprioritize workflow to meet deadlines 

-          Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality 

-          Ability to keep an open and objective view. 

-          Excellent organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints and within established deadlines, with particular attention to detail 

-          Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions 

-          Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and stressful work environment, and work well under pressure and meet all defined deadlines 

-          Proof of eligibility to work in the United States 

-          Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards 

-          Constant contact with fellow Team Members is `required 

-          Schedule may exceed 40 hours per week and may include overtime when approved by management 

-          Ability to lift 50+ lbs. 

-          Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays 

-          Ability to be exposed to day life/nightlife environmental factors including but not limited to second-hand smoke, excessive noise, flashing/strobe lights, and stress levels related to interacting with guests in a fast-paced environment