Anthropologie Mid-Weight Graphic Designer

Founded in 1992, Pennsylvania, USA, by current URBN chairman and president Dick Hayne, Anthropologie was named after his college major (with a decidedly French twist) Anthropologie, which now operates over 200 stores worldwide, has evolved into a leading one-of-a-kind destination for those seeking a curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor to reflect their personal style. In 2009 the brand launched its first store in London and now has over 18 stores in the UK and Europe.  

The Mid-Weight Graphic Designer is responsible for assisting in the creation and execution of the visual identity for the Anthropologie brand, focusing on digital & print. This includes carrying out direc­tion from the Design Manager, along with the rest of the Creative team, for design and production of all facets of the brand.

This position requires a hands-on approach to support the multiple creative proj­ects that occur within the Design Team. This position offers opportunities for growth and creative development.

• →Be a key member of the design team and assist in the development of Junior members.
• →Be able to work independently on multiple projects.
• →Work with the wider creative and studio team to understand and collaborate on upcoming campaigns.
• →Create multiple solutions to a brief.
• →Present ideas and work with the wider teams to show your understanding and response to briefs.
• →Manage deadlines across projects. Respond to tight deadlines and manage priorities.
• →Participate in weekly meetings and critiques of work.
• →Support PR and Marketing teams with files for campaigns and events.
• →Create a strong line of communication with brief managers.
• →Keep up to date with Anthropologie US trends and interpret design direction accordingly.
• →Liaise with the US office and Global Creative team when necessary to gather information and or assets.
• →Design brand marketing emails and collaborate with the CRM team.
• →Re-work emails with translations for all Anthropologie territories. Build and test emails.
• →Design organic and paid social content for multiple platforms.
• →Design digital site assets to support seasonal campaigns.
• →Support the Design Manager and Creative team with ad hoc projects including last minute requests.
• →Understand print design including setting up files for print to support the store team’s POS requests.
• →Liaise with printers.

• Strong experience working in a design firm or in-house design department
• A portfolio that shows a strong ability to design for digital
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, experience of Figma and After Effects is a plus
• Knowledge of print design and production
• Excellent typographic skills and the ability to work in many different styles
• Brand appropriate illustration skills is a plus
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to generate multiple and distinct design concepts and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to present your work in a well-articulated, professional manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills

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