What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Senior Graphic Designer position at Heath Ceramics?
About Heath
Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for over 75 years. We are design-led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that's better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and four showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process, from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp, we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing, making, and sharing.
Position Summary
Heath is seeking a skilled and seasoned visual designer who confidently crafts and ships design projects while balancing considerations of craft, audience, market landscape, brand consistency, and business needs. They hold the Heath visual identity and tone closely, while also seeking opportunities to explore, iterate, experiment, and evolve the Creative team's communications and graphic design touchpoints (customer-facing and internal). They're a maker, true craftsperson with expertise in type, layout, photography, print & digital formats, and an excellent communicator, navigating not only the Creative team but also cross-functional relationships to support the business's vision, goals, and purpose.
Position Responsibilities
- The Senior Graphic Designer designs print, experiential, and digital assets from concept to iteration to production that communicate, inspire, strengthen, and uphold the Heath brand identity
- Leads design projects within an area of the business from end-to-end
- Collaborates closely within the Creative team and cross-functionally to ensure alignment with brand values and objectives
- Continually and vocally advocates for Heath's established position as an innovative and leading design brand
- Manages multiple design projects simultaneously from conception to completion. Is responsible for creative concepts and execution as well as operational details (timing, specs, deliverables)
- Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to gather and integrate feedback and execute projects prioritizing business needs / objectives
Qualifications
Work Environment / Hours / Compensation
This position is a temporary 4-6 month assignment. The hours are full-time. The role hybrid role and you must be available to work at least 1 -2 days a week in our San Francisco office. The hours for this position are generally 9 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position pays $48.00 - $55.00 hourly, based on experience.
Only Bay Area candidates will be considered.
Benefits
Heath provides sick time accruals in line with California Sick Leave requirements. We offer a great discount on all Heath Ceramics products.
Proud Equal Opportunity Employer
At Heath, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it. Heath is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this position apply through this application. Please include a portfolio and cover letter that summarizes your work experience as it relates to this position and what interests you about Heath Ceramics.
Thank you for your interest!
Salary : $48 - $55
