Graphic Designer

Job Description:

Norwalk, CT-based client looking to hire a Temp Graphic Designer.

The position is at least 40 hours per week
Starting ASAP through February could be longer

Position Overview: As a Graphic Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our brand image and enhancing the online shopping experience for our customers. You will be responsible for creating visually appealing and engaging graphics that effectively convey our brand's message, promote our products, and contribute to the growth of our online sales channels. Your creative skills and keen eye for design will be essential in ensuring that our digital assets align with the brand identity and deliver a seamless shopping experience to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Graphic Design: Conceptualize, design, and produce creative digital assets for various online platforms, including but not limited to websites, social media, email campaigns, digital advertisements, and product listings. Develop visually compelling graphics, banners, product images, infographics, and other promotional materials to enhance customer engagement.
2. Brand Consistency: Work closely with the Marketing and Branding teams to maintain brand consistency across all digital touchpoints. Ensure that all designs adhere to brand guidelines, reflecting the company's values and aesthetics.
3. Ecommerce Product Imagery: Create high-quality product images, incorporating appealing visuals that highlight product features and benefits. Optimize images to improve website loading times and mobile responsiveness.
4. User Experience: Collaborate with various stakeholders across the ecommerce and marketing teams to enhance the overall design and functionality of the e-commerce platform. Design user-friendly interfaces that streamline the shopping process and drive conversion rates.
5. Market Research: Stay up to date with industry trends, design innovations, and competitors' strategies. Conduct research on emerging design techniques and tools to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of our digital assets.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, Content, and Web Development, to ensure alignment and seamless execution of design projects.
7. Quality Control: Ensure that all graphics and visual assets meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance with relevant legal and ethical guidelines.
8. Image Editing and Retouching: Manipulate and enhance images to maintain consistency and improve overall visual appeal.
9. Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and maintaining open communication with internal and external stakeholders to provide progress updates.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
  
• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer in an ecommerce or retail environment.
  
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  
• Knowledge and experience with Figma and Canvas is a plus.
  
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.
  
• Ability to conceptualize and bring ideas to life through creative design solutions.
  
• Knowledge of best practices for web design, mobile optimization, and responsive design.
  
• Familiarity with ecommerce platforms and their design requirements is a plus.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
  
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  
• A portfolio showcasing your previous design projects and creativity.