Graphic Designer
Local Crafts is a creative force behind beloved crafting brands, and they are seeking an entry-level Graphic Designer. In this role, you will design and build email campaigns and print materials, collaborating with a creative team to produce engaging work for passionate makers.
Responsibilities
- Design and build emails and email templates that are on-brand, mobile-responsive, and ready for deployment
- Create print-ready files for catalogs, packaging inserts, flyers, signage, and other physical marketing materials
- Apply brand guidelines consistently across all touchpoints for our portfolio of craft brands
- Collaborate with marketing and copywriting teams to translate briefs into finished design assets
- Build and animate GIFs and other digital assets that bring campaigns to life
- Manage your own files with clean folder structures and version control habits that make handoffs seamless
- QA your own work before submission, catching errors in copy, color, bleed, and dimensions
- Participate in design reviews, support A/B creative testing, and bring a curiosity about what works and why
Skills
- A portfolio that shows both email and print design work (student, freelance, or personal projects are welcome)
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects
- A strong grasp of design principles, including typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, and balance
- Working knowledge of email design constraints: mobile rendering, image-to-text ratios, and file size best practices
- Understanding of print production requirements: bleed, crop marks, CMYK vs RGB, resolution, and preflight basics
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
- Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with comfort presenting work to a range of audiences
- Basic video editing skills and experience with HTML/CSS for email are a plus
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Employee discounts across all Local Crafts brands
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