What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at vineyard vines?
Graphic Designer
About Us:
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep and Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.
vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good.
You don't need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It's a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don't live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks - we bring it to work with us, too.
In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.
Our team is our family, and we'd never have grown to where we are today without them.
We're committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you'll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.
Overview:
We are seeking a Graphic Designer with a passion for visual storytelling and brand building. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys creating compelling print and digital designs. You will be responsible for bringing the brand to life across a variety of channels, including email, social media, web, wholesale, and in-store signage. A successful candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, proactive, and excited to contribute fresh ideas to a growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and produce marketing assets for both print and digital platforms including emails, website graphics, social media, signage, and wholesale collateral
- Collaborate with the Creative Team to develop engaging seasonal campaigns and brand partnerships
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on creative materials and messaging
- Edit and refine design work based on team feedback while maintaining brand standards
- Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions with original and innovative ideas
- Support special projects and respond to ad-hoc design needs as assigned
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience designing marketing materials in a retail or lifestyle brand environment
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Animation and illustration skills are a plus, along with experience in After Effects
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, and color theory for both print and digital applications
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with excellent time management and organization
- Strong communication skills and the ability to listen, receive feedback, and collaborate effectively
- A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and contribute creative ideas
- Enthusiasm, adaptability, and attention to detail with a positive and professional attitude
- A strong understanding of brand guidelines and commitment to organizational policies
Every-day Will Feel This Good Because:
- We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people
- We have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal life
- We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
- We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings , flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance
- We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active
- We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar