Digital Designer - 1099 Contract

Job Details

Description

Glen Raven is seeking an experienced digital-first creative designer, in a contract role, to support brand and sales initiatives through web, email and digital programs for our Trivantage brand. This designer will be versed in the customer journey, have forward-thinking vision on how digital can complement existing and new sales approaches, and is someone who can strategize and execute efficiently. While web and email will be primary areas of focus, consultation and collaboration on digital & social media will be paramount to help synergize the brand & customer experience across all touchpoints.

This role is best suited for a resourceful and collaborative designer, who thrives in understanding how their work can drive results. This candidate is excited by a growth-orientated environment and isn’t afraid to challenge existing work and ask “why”.

Experience working with B2B customers, multiple product lines & categories, and shares an understanding of distribution business models will be greatly valued.

The digital designer will be a part of a marketing & creative team, collaborating with an Art Director, Graphic Designers, Copywriters, Brand Activators, Marketers, Web & Customer Service teams as well as Agency Partners. This role carries a high degree of refinement, organization, consistency and front/back-end collaboration, while working under established brand standards - tailored for digital.

• This is a contract 1099 role, with an expected length of 3 months with possible extension**
  
  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for interpreting creative briefs and work orders, fostering alignment with the Art Director, Designers, Web team members and Marketing Managers.
• Illustrates digital-first workflows primarily for web & email. Driving cohesion, conversion and improved customer experiences.
• Produces visually engaging content for digital platforms, working closely with Marketing & Creative to develop on-brand and eye-catching experiences.
• Builds presentations, mockups and production ready assets with a high degree of refinement, accuracy and consistency.
• Builds, resizes, and maintains templates to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Maintains a high-level of organization and archive of production ready artwork.
• Solves problems independently and troubleshoots solutions, consulting with the broader team for alignment.
• Occasional photo editing, retouching and graphic development.
• Supports creative production in all stages of concept and development, outlining production specs
• Delivers completed work within set timelines and submission dates
• Responds to direction, is resourceful, and provides feedback in a timely manner
• Current with latest software, trends, designs and digital-tactics
  
  

Education And Experience

• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field. Experience in the home and/or industrial categories is a plus.
• 3-5 years professional design experience, with hands-on UI/UX experience
• Strong creative, detail-oriented, multitasking and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand business models and think creatively to deliver impactful concepts
• Foresight to put yourself in shoes of user
• Efficient in prototyping, mocking and testing designs against brief & problem to solve
• Articulate and comfortable ‘selling’ in recommended approach
• Disciplined in testing designers for usability and quality
• Experienced in programming languages, Adobe CSuite, Figma, campaign platforms and project management software
• Significant understanding of design principals, usability, typography, and industry standards
• The ability to remain cool under pressure and meet deadlines
• High levels of initiative and resourcefulness
• Team player with a collaborative spirit; ability to work with dynamic teams
• The ability to manage multiple projects at once
• The ability to think on your own and solve production issues as they arise
  
  

The Trivantage brand is the nation’s one-stop shop for fabrics, hardware, accessories, and expertise for the awning, marine, upholstery, shade sail, workroom and related industries. Trivantage offers over 9,000 products, including wholesale performance fabric by the yard, hardware, cordage, trim, thread, and more. Its best-in-class customer experience, hassle-free ordering, personalized service, and commitment to having the largest inventory are second to none in industries where orders must be done right the first time.