Graphic Designer

Location: New York, NY

Company: Temple St. Clair

An American house of fine jewelry.

Temple St. Clair was founded with an independent spirit and desire to bring profound beauty, quality, meaning and connectivity to the world – a muse for living life beautifully.

Temple St. Clair founded her namesake company in 1986 in Florence, Italy, thus beginning her collaboration with the world's finest goldsmiths. Nearly four decades later, and now headquartered in New York, Temple St. Clair (“TSC”) is recognized as one of America’s pre-eminent independent jewelry brands. TSC is known for its fine gold work, exquisite gemstones, an iconic jewel (the rock crystal amulet), and signature details, including the trio granulation and the archer’s granule. Collections are based in thematic universal storytelling of the earth and cosmos.

Designer Temple St. Clair is one of only three American jewelry designers whose work is in the permanent collection of the Louvre. TSC jewelry can be found in the world’s finest luxury retailers, on its digital flagship (templestclair.com) and in its New York retail flagship in downtown Manhattan.

Please join us on our journey to inspire others to live life beautifully.

We are seeking a mid-level Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. This individual will play a key role in shaping and executing the visual identity of Temple St. Clair, with a focus on print and digital assets.  The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience, a keen eye for photography, design & typography, a passion & interest in the luxury / fashion / jewelry space, and a strong grasp of aspirational design across various mediums. We’re looking for someone with an eye for great design who is passionate about creating exceptional consumer visual journeys that meet both brand and business goals.

As part of a close-knit team, you will work cross-functionally with marketing, e-commerce, and the founder herself to bring Temple’s vision to life across various channels. You’ll need to balance creativity with strategy, delivering stunning designs while keeping in mind the unique needs of a luxury brand.

●    Creative Direction & Brand Consistency: help guide the evolution of the brand’s visual identity, ensuring all materials are cohesive and align with the Temple St. Clair aesthetic. Maintain consistency across all touchpoints of the customer journey, from online experiences to print materials

●    Photography: work closely with our team in creating photography and video assets by collaborating with external producers, stylists, photographers, and Influencers. Additionally, you’ll create the shot lists, pull and prep product for shoots or special projects. Post-shoot, you’ll work with re-touchers and ensure the organization & distribution of all image assets

●    Website & Digital Design: collaborate with the digital team to enhance and maintain Temple St. Clair’s online presence. Design engaging, user-friendly, and on-brand website layouts that provide an exceptional user experience. This includes working with UX/UI principles to ensure seamless and intuitive navigation

●    Marketing Materials: design a wide range of marketing assets across multiple channels, including paid social media ads

○    Paid search assets including stills & videos

○    Email marketing campaigns

○    Print materials (lookbooks, store collateral)

●    Email Marketing: use business goals brand strategy to design e-commerce emails that drive conversion & elevate the brand

●    Print Design: drive brand awareness by designing print collateral, direct mail pieces, magazine adverts, event materials, presentations, packaging inserts, and more

●    Production: manage relationships with outside vendors to ensure that all projects are within deadlines and budget constraints

●    Cross-Functional Collaboration: work closely with marketing, photography, production and merchandising to ensure design consistency across all platforms. You will also work directly with Temple St. Clair, the founder, for alignment on creative direction and brand vision

●    Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic / Art Design or related discipline

●    5 years of prior experience (ideally for luxury and/or digitally native brand) designing for web and print, with an excellent understanding of typography

●    A pro-active self-starter and collaborative team-player who is highly organized and demonstrates a strong attention to detail with excellent time management and ability to multi-task. Has the ability to think critically & solve problems with concrete direction as well as the ability to design with vague / little direction

●    Proficiency in the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma required. Knowledge of video editing software is a plus

●    Photography: basic photography skills, experience creating shot lists, pulling / prepping product for shoots, post-production work, organizing and digitally cataloguing all imagery, as well as creating social media assets

●    UX/UI Understanding: a solid grasp of UX/UI principles, ensuring that web design is not only visually appealing but also user-centric, functional and conversion-driven. Knowledge of HTML, CSS and Responsive web design a plus

●    Brand Sensibility: a deep understanding of luxury branding and how to design for an affluent customer base. Ability to maintain a high level of detail, sophistication, and elegance in all design work

●    Cross-Functional Collaboration: proven ability to collaborate with multiple departments and stakeholders, balancing creative vision with business needs and timelines.

●    Communication Skills: strong written and verbal communication skills. You will work closely with Temple St. Clair and other team members, so being able to take direction and give feedback is essential

●    Email experience preferred

Please include a link to your portfolio when applying.

At Temple St. Clair, you’ll be part of a passionate, creative team and have the opportunity to shape the future of an iconic luxury brand. Working directly with Temple, the founder, allows you to have a tangible impact on the direction of the company and its creative vision.

We offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where creativity is celebrated, and every team member plays a vital role in our success. The company offers a full suite of benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, a 401K program with matching, and a generous PTO policy including Summer Fridays. If you’re a talented designer with a love for luxury and a desire to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, portfolio and any other materials to detail your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for Temple St. Clair.

 The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their passion for illustrative design and typography. This candidate will have experiences in working with numerous different design platforms such as digital and print forms. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to ensure consistency of designs across various media outlets
• Create compelling and effective logos, designs, print and digital media
• Maintain awareness of current industry and technology standards, social media, competitive landscape and market trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in graphic design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong communication, conceptual thinking, typography skills and design skills
• Portfolio of work