Graphic Designer & Production Artist

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

71d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading and executing PetSmart Charities' creative strategies, ensuring that marketing objectives are met with visually compelling and brand-consistent assets. This position requires overseeing the design and asset management process for both digital and print materials, supporting high-level marketing campaigns, and enhancing the brand's visual identity. A successful candidate will be a self-driven, creative, and detail-oriented professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and manage creative assets effectively.

Requirements

• Well versed in industry-standard creative applications: Figma, XD, Adobe Creative Suite
• and MS Office applications. Animation skills is a plus.
• Technical knowledge of file preparation and procedures across different print and digital applications
• Understanding and application of the principles and elements of design
• Design sensibility for type, color and page layout and visual problem-solving ability
• Ability to communicate in a professional environment
• Can present work to project leads and is receptive and open to input and feedback
• Motivated, flexible, detail-oriented, with effective organizational skills
• 5+ years of experience in an in-house creative department
• Design Portfolio

Nice To Haves

• Animation skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of high-impact visual assets for marketing campaigns across digital, print, and social media channels.
• Collaborate with marketing to turn campaign objectives into visually engaging designs that resonate with the intended audience.
• Prepare files for print or digital production.
• Oversee the visual aspects of all internal and external communications, including brand messaging, layout design, and aesthetic continuity across all materials.
• Develop initial creative concepts for campaigns and ensure cohesive execution across multiple formats (digital, email, print, social media, etc.).
• Ensure all visual communications align with brand guidelines and support the brand's strategic objectives.
• Update and enforce brand standards to maintain consistency in color, typography, imagery, and tone across all platforms.
• Regularly review, refine and develop brand assets, such as logo lock-ups and digital icons to keep the brand image fresh and aligned with market trends.
• Lead the asset management process, including the receiving, organizing, editing, tagging, uploading, and distribution of photos, graphics, and finalized assets.
• Ensure that all assets are accessible, well-organized, and meet usage standards in digital asset management and content distribution system, PhotoShelter.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners and stakeholders to ensure collaborative support of initiatives and alignment with brand strategy.
• Identify opportunities to improve creative processes and workflows to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies to enhance design capabilities and the organization's creative strategy.
• Guide freelance creatives as needed, providing feedback to elevate the quality and consistency of the creative output.

Benefits

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• "Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• "Sit & Stay" Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• "Lil' Paws" learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees