Digital Designer

Position Title:  Digital Designer
Status: Full time, in-office
Location: Zumiez Home Office -- Lynnwood, WA
Department Name: Digital Customer Experience
Reports To Title: Group Manager, Digital Customer Experience
Reports To Name: Pete Graham
Salary: $25 - $34 per hour
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, stock purchase program, annual bonus, 401k, product discount
Position Type: Full-time, Hourly

The talented, hard-charging Digital Team at Zumiez is looking for some expert help.  We’re busy evolving the Zumiez digital ecosystem into a world-class engaging experience for both our customers and our staff. What we need now is an experienced, innovative and capable Digital Designer to jump on board and help us take things to the next level.  We have an exciting growth plan ahead, and a long list of engaging projects set to create an engaging and integrated physical and digital customer experience.

The Role:

We’re looking for an accomplished Digital Designer who has deep understanding of designing for and within the e-Commerce space. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing for an ever-changing customer-facing website, email and social creative, mobile app design, print catalog and flyer design, and myriad other efforts. This person must be adept at managing projects and have expert time management skills, and the ability to multitask and pivot quickly from task to task. This candidate doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves to get the job done and thrives in an environment where change is a constant. If you have the drive and experience to help us, we want to hear from you!

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creative Direction: Develop and drive the creative direction for all brand campaigns, ensuring alignment with Zumiez’s ethos and target audience. Maintain, enhance and direct brand voice across all digital platforms.
• Brand Strategy: Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and digital teams to develop cohesive, on-brand visuals across platforms, including e-commerce, social media, mobile app, retail and events.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Brand Marketing, Product Development, Digital Development and others to ensure cohesive and effective design solutions.
• Project Oversight: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to execution, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Visual Storytelling: Create compelling narratives through innovative design, photography, and video assets that resonate with Zumiez customers.
• Trend Awareness: Stay ahead of industry trends, youth culture, and emerging design technologies to keep the brand fresh and relevant. Know the Zumiez customer inside and out.
• Vendor Relations: Work with external partners, such as freelance creatives and agencies, to amplify the brand’s creative output.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all creative assets meet Zumiez’s high standards for quality, consistency, and innovation.
• Culture: Attend and participate in company events and internal programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Graphic Design, Digital Media or related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing diverse creative projects, including digital, print, and experiential work.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar digital and/or creative role
• Expertise with the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign
• Expertise with Figma
• Expertise in creating print elements, ideally for catalog and signage projects
• Familiarity with video editing and motion graphics tools
• Experience with web design and development tools (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.)
• Exceptional understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout principles
• Can thrive under pressure, getting inspired by seeing results and iter