Graphic Designer

Position Description

Position Title: Graphic Designer

Status: Full Time

Location: Zumiez Home Office -- Lynnwood, WA

Department: Brand Marketing

Reports To: Corbin Zahrt, Art Director

Please include a link to your portfolio with your application.

Position Summary

The Zumiez Brand Marketing Department is a dynamic team of omnichannel creatives focused on crafting unforgettable experiences for our customers. From exclusive events to comprehensive promotional campaigns, we're in the business of making an impact. We're seeking a Graphic Designer with a keen eye for typography and layout, a passion for trend research, and a drive to experiment and iterate. This role offers significant creative autonomy across a wide array of projects and requires occasional travel.

Principal Accountabilities

• Collaborate with the Art Director to conceptualize and design logos and branding for diverse projects.

• Present and refine design concepts at a rapid pace, incorporating feedback to elevate your work.

• Engage in promotional projects and create co-branded materials for a variety of media, including print, web, and social.

• Generate additional graphic assets as needed, ensuring deliverables meet Zumiez's standards for quality and timeliness.

Collaborate with the Art Director to

• Concept and design unique, brand appropriate logos for various internal and external projects

• Present design comps to relevant groups and refine work at a self-directed, rapid pace

• Concept, design, organize, implement and set-up print ready artwork for various print projects

• Collaborate with other design team members on various promotional projects

• Concept, design, and present co-branded materials for print, web, social and other promotional media

• Create additional graphic assets (layouts, large format banners, web images, typography and decals) as needed in coordination with the design team

• Deliver final art files to vendors and internal stakeholders in a timely manner and meet quality standards

Qualifications

• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Design strongly preferred, consideration provided for an equivalent mix of experience and education.

• Deep appreciation for action sports culture.

• Diverse portfolio demonstrating strong typography and layout skills across various mediums.

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable with brainstorming and feedback.

Technical Requirements

• Mastery of Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Additional consideration for skills in 3D rendering, Airtable, and video production.

Physical Demands

• Frequent use of hands for computer work; ability to sit for extended periods.

• May occasionally need to lift and/or move items up to fifteen pounds.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $47,000 -- $55,000 per year (equivalent to approximately $23.00--$26.44 per hour)

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (after initial wait period),

• 401k (after meeting qualifications)

• eligibility for bonuses and long-term incentives

• Paid Parental Leave, Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

• Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Discount on Zumiez products.