Digital Designer

About PHOENIX 
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.
 
About Express
Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.
 
About Bonobos
Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at www.bonobos.com. Our Guideshops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

As a key member of the marketing creative team, the 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
• 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

• 3-5 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.