POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT
The Graphic Designer creates and develops communications and content that build awareness for the ST. JOHN brand. This role is 360, working on a range of digital and traditional campaigns and materials, including digital, social, ecommerce, mobile, print, and collateral. The Graphic Designer reports to, and works closely with, the VP of Content, the Creative Project Manager, the retail and wholesale marketing teams, the design teams and eCommerce marketing teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for graphic design of digital and print collateral, which includes: email campaigns, display ads, website and social media assets; as well as look books / direct mail printed assets, internal presentations, digital and printed invitations.
• Leads and/or supports presentations of concepts to internal teams, responding to input, and carrying project through revisions to completion.
• Supports in researching and concepting for print and digital campaigns, create mood boards, sketches, and renderings to support concept presentations.
• Provides production support in building mockups and printing collateral in-house.
• Manages individual assignments, workflow, and vendor communication when necessary, with a keen eye and highly detailed.
• Develops new and unique ideas and adapt key design elements across a variety of factors and media while maintaining overall consistency within established branding guidelines.
• Attends press checks as needed to assure highest quality of printed pieces.


ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors
• This is a non-supervisory experience

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws
• Ability to be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual will need in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Competencies
• Fashion or luxury professional experience highly preferred
• Creativity/design knowledge
• Optimistic and enthusiastic
• Passion for innovation
• Openness to change and adapt
• Exhibits professional attitude and approach, while operating in a casual yet fast paced environment
• Proficiency in working and communicating with teams
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Strong organization, time management, detail oriented


Desired Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in art direction, graphic design, visual communications or similar focus
• 3+ years of experience, preferably working with high fashion or luxury brand
• Exceptional attention to details and a portfolio showcasing unique concepts and creative design solutions, including several examples of successfully launched projects which demonstrate strategic, conceptual and creative thinking
• Keen sense of typography, layout, photography, and effective use of graphic materials to communicate messages to the customer
• Strong command of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of After Effects and digital animation a plus.
• Must be able to present concepts as 3D renderings before moving to layout
• Deep understanding of tools, current technology, trends and design principals
• Basic understanding of print production processes
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and problem -solving skills
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and working in an extremely fast-paced environment with a high level of excellence


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customers
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms