Graphic Designer

Description

Mur-chol-uh-jee | The science of company merch; the skill of creating and delivering custom-branded apparel and corporate gifts around the world.

Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. We are family-owned, people-powered, and we are adding to our #MerchFam at our newly-renovated HQ in Plymouth, MN. Come see why we are a three-time Star Tribune Top Workplaces award winner!

Merchology seeks a Graphic Designer for our Marketing team. Reporting to the Art Director, the Graphic Designer is a critical role that will collaborate cross-functionally to design brand-conscious assets and artwork that further the Mission, Vision, and Values of Merchology to our internal and external partners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

A successful Graphic Designer will show skill in the following areas:

Digital Design

• Design and develop creative assets to support business goals 
• Collaborate with Marketing department for overall design needs and provide as needed support for business development digital asset creation 
• Design for web including desktop, mobile, tablet, email, display ads, and social media assets 
• Work with Creative Manager to execute designs based on cross-platform editorial calendars that sync with the strategy and seasonality of the business 
• Continuously improve by capturing, analyzing, and acting on the appropriate design data, metrics, insights, and best practices 
• Create ads and ad variations for cross channel digital advertising efforts 
• Edit photos including retouching, color correction, product mockups, etc. 
• Design marketing assets for sales team including Google Slide decks, flyers, editable templates, and print materials 

Email Marketing Execution

• Use best practices to assist with email creation in a marketing automation platform

Social Media Execution

• Assist with the design, editing, and publishing of daily social media content (text, images, video, etc.)  
• Build meaningful connections with Merchology customers and prospects to encourage community members to take action 

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with print design and layout projects
• Assist with internal product photography
• Help support various aspects of overall company branding

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, digital content creation or related field 
• Extensive experience working in the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, etc.) 
• Experience working in social media, email marketing, and digital media 
• Copywriting, copy editing, presentation, and communication skills 
• Understanding of marketing email design best practices across desktop, mobile, and tablet 
• Demonstrate ability to apply analytical skills to content creation 
• Desire and ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines  
• Enthusiasm and flexibility for working in a high-growth, highly adaptive environment  

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS

• Experience working in an email marketing automation tool (HubSpot, Klaviyo, Marketo, Pardot, etc.) 
• Analytics experience (Google Analytics, social media analytics tools, email analytics) 
• Experience with multi-platform digital marketing and advertising campaigns 
• Photography skills and knowledge of photography best practices 

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to an outstanding creative culture, authentically nice people, and interesting work, we have:

• Generous PTO (18 days per year)
• 7 company-paid holidays
• Hybrid work schedule
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time
• 401k with match
• Medical and dental insurance options, FSA, and HSA
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-sponsored social events
• Premium brand partner discounts
• Employee-led Committees in Social Events, Wellness, DE&I and Giveback

LOCATION

• 3000 Niagara Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447
• Remote hybrid role: Three days onsite (Monday and Wednesday required) and two optional remote days - there is no option for fully remote work.

INDUSTRY

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