We are looking for a junior designer and administrative coordinator with a strong portfolio to join our Art Department. Our team is responsible for bringing jewelry to life through all brand touch points - marketing, e-commerce, social media, packaging, print advertising, events and our stores.
Key Responsibilities
- Design email campaigns, digital marketing/advertising campaigns, and social media assets utilizing our extensive photo and illustration library
- Conceptualize and design animated banners, elements, and rich media content to engage customers. Experience designing for video is a plus!
- Contribute to catbirdnyc.com - specialty landing pages, product pages and mobile site - with a keen eye for an elevated user experience
- Regularly assist with photoshoots in our in-house studio, photo-teching alongside staff photographer
- Maintain weekly product photography log, inventory physical samples, and manage modeling schedule
- Create, refresh, and maintain design templates and toolkits
- Organize and audit digital assets and photography archives
- Support with print projects including packaging, advertising and environmental design elements
Our Ideal Candidate
- 1-2 years design experience, agency or in-house brand experience a plus
- A robust background in digital design with an interest in photography and branding
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with a strong understanding of hierarchy, typography and color
- Basic photography knowledge and retouching skills preferred with an interest to learn and develop those skills
- A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for organization
- A sensibility for current social, design and digital trends and best practices
- The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- A self-motivated attitude and a goal of going above and beyond
- Eagerness to learn and develop professionally
- Familiarity with CaptureOne and/or After Effects a plus
Compensation is $50,000 annually
