Sr Digital Designer

About PHOENIX 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

As a key member of the marketing creative team at EXPRESS, the Sr. Digital Designer is responsible for supporting brand and key product strategies through digital execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive brand forward by conceptualizing and executing elevated designs for digital platforms; inclusive of, but not limited to: email, site, paid media, brand/corporate initiatives, internal materials, and special projects. Exact assignments to be determined by team RACI.
• Understand and execute elevated designs aligning to seasonal product priorities & brand strategies, adhering to brand standards & design guidelines.
• If applicable: provide creative direction & feedback to direct reports.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align on executional strategies and messaging priorities by channel to create best-in-class customer experiences.
• Present creative as part of review process to key stakeholders.
• Proof & review final creative for approval.
• Finalize & prep creative for release to cross-functional partners and/or vendors, ensuring all assets are optimized and provided to specs and correct format.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of design experience or other creative/design related field
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; proficiency in additional creative programs a plus (i.e. AfterEffects, Figma, etc.)
• Understanding of production work in a digital setting
• Retail and fashion experience preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in design, art, or related field or equivalent experience

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly creative with strong understanding of the digital space
• Ability to identify new and emerging design trends
• Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking; solution oriented
• Highly organized with strong time management skills; ability to manage/prioritize workload against deadlines
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to react, pivot and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Highly collaborative with the ability to develop strong team and cross-functional relationships
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow creative direction and receive critical feedback
• Confident and comfortable presenting creative
• Shows enthusiasm for the work, brand and industry to the team

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.