Ecommerce Graphic Designer

Role purpose:  Collaborate with Digital team to develop creative solutions and then translate these into concepts through a variety of channels whilst ensuring consistency of brand identities. The designer will execute layouts/marketing assets for homepage features, landing pages, digital marketing, social media, site banners, packaging, product labels, newsletters, mobile, email blasts, etc.

Key accountabilities

• Participate in strategy brainstorms and creative concept development;
• Meet with relevant internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and then provide mock-ups of requested jobs;
• Apply style guides creatively while upholding brand identity;
• Create communications and adverts for Hudson online platforms, by thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts where necessary;
• Manage production from conception to completion;
• Work with the internal stakeholders to modify, localise and repurpose design assets for various products and campaigns;
• Assist in layout and artwork of the graphic elements on the website – working cooperatively to ensure a consistent ‘voice’ is implemented
• Utilise an understanding of contemporary web trends and techniques in design of engaging web elements
• Understand online target audience and apply design strategy to layouts
• Understand brand and retail digital strategies
• Outsource illustration, graphic design and photography services as necessary;
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design / Web Design.
• Background in creative fields within retail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required.
• 1-2 years of graphic design experience required.
• Previous video editing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in working with numerous design platforms and email campaigns.
• Experience with HTML, CSS and other web technologies required
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Must have strong work ethic and be able to take direction, be open-minded to change and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.