Graphic Designer- Part Time at ZWILLING J.A. Henckels

Scope:

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for supporting the Marketing Communications department in visually executing ideas from concept to production for various print and digital initiatives focusing on a holistic consumer journey across a wide range of marketing components including print (direct mail, in-store signage) and digital campaigns (emails, site assets, digital advertising, and social media). This role requires strong typographic and design skills with an interest in the home goods sector and a concise understanding of using brand standards. The role reports to the Marketing Communications Design Manager and is part of a team of designers within the department.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Create and design a variety of assets for marketing for our five brands including:
  • Digital campaigns (including promotional and dynamically driven campaigns) utilizing templates when available
  • Retail signage, displays, sell sheets and product launch materials 
• Assist team members with internal design needs, print and digital, as needed.
• Present designs for approval and feedback to Marketing Communications Design Manager.

Our ideal candidate should:

• Proficiency in all graphic design software
• Demonstrated understanding of production/file preparation
• Be able and willing to carry a project through the entire design process: from concept, to creating mock-ups, revising to incorporate feedback, adjust for final details, to exporting final assets. At times you must project manage your own work.
• Possess strong organizational skills - planning, expediting, prioritizing, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work in multiple categories and passion to become an expert in all brand standards and graphic templates.
• Be self-motivated, takes direction as well as able to work independently.
• Be flexible, resourceful, proactive and energetic.

Compensation Range: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour, contingent upon experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree preferred
• 5+ years digital/web and retail experience
• Experience in display and retail design
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient on MacOSX with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Knowledge of Google Suite and Office 365 applications

ABOUT US:

For over 290 years, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels has offered premium products that enhance the lives of professional and home chefs worldwide. Since its start as an esteemed cutlery brand, the company has grown to include a coveted collection of cookware, flatware, glassware and kitchen gadgets. Tradition, quality, innovation, and craftsmanship are its ingredients for success.

Today, ZWILLING is an international industry leader that sells products in 100 countries with the help of ten wholly owned subsidiaries. Always looking forward, ZWILLING has recently acquired global heritage brands —Staub (France), Demeyere (Belgium), Ballarini (Italy), and MYABI (Japan)—to give its customers access to the most exceptional cookware and cutlery.