Temporary Graphic Designer
San Francisco, CA
At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 255 million single-use plastic bottles and 629,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel.
Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.
At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day.
About the Team:
The Marketing team spans many aspects of the business and includes roles in graphic design, social media, and public relations, to name a few. Since the roles with this department are varied, so are the people—in the best way. This team is laser focused on bringing the brand to life through rich storytelling, and they work together to accomplish this across multiple media channels and platforms.
About the role:
As a Temporary Graphic Designer reporting to the Art Director, you will be a dedicated Designer for projects supporting the marketing team. You’ll be working on a range of designs that will include: email, paid ads, website, retail signage and other general graphic design needs for all marketing channels.
As marketing landscapes are always evolving, you are a forward thinker who gets excited about new challenges, from 3-D try-on filters to concepting video ideas for tiktok. You can concept and execute well-crafted designs in both static and video environments. Strong motion graphics skills - or a willingness to learn quickly - are a must. On-set photography direction is an added plus.
What you’ll do:
Design conceptual, visually compelling creative, and implement them across multiple digital channels (email, social, website)
Work from creative briefs and address feedback from partners to refine designs
Work closely with the Art Director, Photography Director and Creative Director to refine designs before presenting to marketing stakeholders
Present creative and review feedback from senior marketing managers during weekly creative reviews
Work cross-functionally and partner with project managers, writers and other creatives to ensure visual consistency and concept alignment
You are:
A self starter who is motivated and inspired to jump in and support when and where it is needed
Able to handle a fast paced environment with a calm demeanor
Curious, energetic and enthusiastic
Willing to work on what is needed by the business
Highly flexible and adaptable to challenges
Able to balance the micro and the macro
Relentlessly driven and always learning: able to soak up knowledge and gain new skills
Collaborative and a team player
Communicative and open-minded
You have:
3-5 years of experience in graphic design in Ecommerce or advertising industries
An online portfolio that demonstrates a strong breadth of work
Excellent concept and creative development skills
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Beginner-to-mid-level motion graphics skills with an appetite to strengthen this muscle
Exceptional visual design skills with a keen eye for composition, typography, photography, color and layout with pixel level attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Figma, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
A desire to learn photography art direction a plus
Experience in UX design, front-end web design, email marketing are a plus
Experience with hand illustration/lettering a plus
Current knowledge or eagerness to learn Ai tools
Work Location Expectations:
This role is located in San Francisco and is Hybrid (in office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
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