Introduction:
Welcome to the dynamic world of graphic design in the United States in the year 2024, where creativity meets innovation in the pursuit of visual excellence. The Graphic Designer job landscape has evolved significantly, reflecting the ever-changing nature of design trends, technology, and societal influences. As we embark on this journey through the contemporary American design industry, we’ll explore the demands, expectations, and exciting opportunities awaiting graphic designers in 2024.
From the fusion of traditional aesthetics with cutting-edge digital tools to the emphasis on inclusivity and sustainability, the Graphic Designer role has become a pivotal force in shaping the visual identity of businesses, brands, and beyond. Join us in unraveling the vibrant tapestry of Graphic Design in the USA-2024, where talented designers play a crucial role in bringing ideas to life and communicating messages that resonate with diverse audiences in this digital age.
Benefits Pulled from the full job description
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Sportiqe’s design team is growing! We’re looking to add a dynamic graphic designer with an eye for brand aesthetics and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have strong typography & composition skills, understand brand principles, and experience developing a wide range of marketing collateral including digital ads, email marketing, and catalogs/lookbooks.
Our Jr. Editorial Graphic Designer will design and provide world-class B2B marketing collateral and digital eCommerce collateral to help achieve the company’s mission of providing full-service premium apparel. This person will report to the Sr. Editorial Graphic Designer, and work closely with our 3rd party marketing team, sales team, and other partners as needed. This is a full-time role based out of our corporate office in Tempe, AZ.
* Portfolio of recent work must be submitted for consideration*
(Please ensure portfolio link is active and working to be considered)
WHO YOU ARE FOR THE TEAM
- A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts, Visual Design, or related field; and 2-3 years proven experience with graphic design in a marketing role.
- Self starter with a drive for results who can take direction and run with it; adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Preferred skill and experience with corporate B2B design, understanding the polish and quality necessary to engage customers.
- Display a passion for collaborating and supporting the team’s marketing strategy; facilitating ideas based on current industry trends and marketing techniques.
- Can work quickly and efficiently while producing consistent quality across projects. Must have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Receptive to feedback and adaptable to change.
- Advanced skills in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, and In-Design.
- Highly Proficient in Google Suite, Slack, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with project management tools and Klaviyo is a plus!
- Video editing and motion graphics skills are a plus.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
- Collaborate and execute B2B and B2C marketing collateral including catalogs, seasonal lookbooks, flyers, presentation decks, digital ads, email marketing templates, landing pages and other web assets.
- Maintain Sportiqe’s brand image by creating consistent high-quality work.
- Partner with the creative team on execution and timing of marketing brand strategy.
- Having an eye for trends and being proactive in presenting fresh ideas to the team.
- Design to specifications and standards, consistent with the needs of the project.
- Help build and maintain style guides, creative assets, templates, and other resources.
- Assist with internal collateral and company presentations as needed.
- Work with photography by demonstrating basic retouching, sizing, and formatting skills including superimposing graphics onto lifestyle and flat lay product images.
- Receptive to feedback and adaptable to change.
- Advanced skills in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, and In-Design.
- Highly Proficient in Google Suite, Slack, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with project management tools and Klaviyo is a plus!
- Video editing and motion graphics skills are a plus.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
- Collaborate and execute B2B and B2C marketing collateral including catalogs, seasonal lookbooks, flyers, presentation decks, digital ads, email marketing templates, landing pages and other web assets.
- Maintain Sportiqe’s brand image by creating consistent high-quality work.
- Partner with the creative team on execution and timing of marketing brand strategy.
- Having an eye for trends and proactive in presenting fresh ideas to the team.
- Moreover an independent go-getter, but also collaborate and communicate well within the team.
- Design to specifications and standards, consistent with the needs of the project.
- Help build and maintain style guides, creative assets, templates, and other resources.
- Assist with internal collateral and company presentations as needed.
- Work with photography by demonstrating basic retouching, sizing, and formatting skills including superimposing graphics onto lifestyle and flat lay product images.
WHY YOU’LL BE EXCITED TO WORK HERE
In addition to offering a community of awesome people you will get to spend time with every day,
you’ll also receive the following:
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA and 401K match
- Generous PTO and sick time
- 12 paid holidays annually including your birthday
- Company learning, wellness, and team building events
- Annual apparel credit for Sportiqe items and quarterly clothing purges (free clothes anyone?)
- The opportunity to make a difference with teammates who believe in our core values of teamwork, can-do attitude, integrity, respect, fun, and evolve
- This role has an opportunity to grow and evolve for the person who embraces our core values, has a strong drive for results, and desire to take on new challenges
Sportiqe, established in Arizona in 2006, is a full-service lifestyle apparel brand delivering unique products backed by our 100% comfort guarantee. We serve as a trusted partner to premium corporate brands, resorts, professional sports, music and entertainment markets as well as selling our own brand directly to consumers. Work in a relaxed environment but quickly and with agility. Own comfort inside and outside the organization!
Our people are our passion and we incorporate our core values of teamwork, can-do attitude, integrity, respect, evolve and fun into everything we do. We are all building together, each of us owning and growing our pieces of the business. Since we’ve started, we’ve been able to help over 4 million people feel comfortable and work with some pretty awesome people and brands along the way.
Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success. We welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.
Whether you apply with us or not, please be mindful during your career search. Sportiqe will never contact you via text to set up an interview or provide an offer letter. We will never extend an offer without conducting in-person or virtual face-to-face interviews. If you’re unsure if you’ve received a legitimate request, please contact us directly to verify.Report job
