Graphic Designer

Gardens Alive Inc•Tipp City, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gardens Alive!® Inc. is one of the largest distributors of gardening products across the U.S. and Canada providing home gardening solutions through a family of proven catalog and e-commerce brands. Gardens Alive!® Inc. ships millions of plants, seeds, trees, and bulbs annually and also operates a number of non-horticulture gift brands offering puzzles, games, home and outdoor décor, linens and apparel. With 10 locations across the U.S. and internationally, Gardens Alive!® Inc. employs 1000+ Full-time and seasonal employees and is currently seeking a talented Graphic Designer to assist in growing our presence across digital channels including e-commerce storefronts, Amazon, email marketing, social media campaigns, and more.

Requirements

Strong graphic design skills
Mastery of design with a focus on product and lifestyle imagery
Advanced Typography skills
Digital and Print page layout skills
Experience with e-commerce storefronts and rich content creation
Experience with Social media content creation
Familiar with lifestyle/product photography and video production processes
Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud Programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, etc.
Basic understanding of Video/Motion Graphics software such as Premier Pro and After Effects is a plus.
Necessary Business/Analytical skills
Flexibility
Attention to detail
Deadline-oriented
Time-management skills
Communication skills
Ability to take feedback and apply to meet the needs of various stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or multimedia design, or an associate’s degree plus equivalent experience
Five or more years of experience in graphic design within an inhouse or agency marketing/creative team.

Nice To Haves

Some experience with motion graphics/video editing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create visually appealing designs for digital platforms, including websites, social media, email campaigns, digital advertising, and e-commerce storefronts.
Develop original concepts, layouts, and graphics that align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
Collaborate with internal marketing teams to understand creative project scope, timelines, and priorities.
Design intuitive and visually engaging UI elements for websites, online stores, and other interactive platforms.
Collaborate with website managers and web development team to determine creative solutions for web campaigns and strategy.
Maintain and evolve brand visual identity across all digital touchpoints.
Develop and manage digital assets, templates, and style guides.
Work closely with marketing, content, and product teams to translate ideas into compelling visuals.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative solutions to business challenges.
Stay updated on design trends, emerging technologies, and tools in the digital landscape.
Ensure timely delivery of projects while adhering to quality standards and deadlines.
Present and justify design choices to clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine deliverables.
Develop mockups and prototypes for review and approval.
Use analytics and performance metrics to refine designs and improve user engagement.
Occasionally assist with storyboards, producing, and/or editing video projects.