Senior Designer, E-mail

See's Candies•Marshall Township, MN

1d•$108,000 - $118,000

About The Position

Lead the concepting, design, and execution of engaging, high-performing email campaigns that support overarching marketing strategy and brand vision across all channels. This role is responsible for driving best-in-class email creative—from ideation through production and optimization—while managing and mentoring a team of designers and partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders and external agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of design experience in an in-house retail or agency environment, including at least 3 years focused on email design; prior leadership or management experience required.
Strong digital portfolio showcasing excellence in email design, typography, layout, and dynamic or interactive content—preferably within a retail or consumer brand.
Deep understanding of email marketing best practices, including responsive design, accessibility, deliverability constraints, and performance optimization.
Expertise in UX/UI principles, design systems, and designing for desktop and mobile experiences.
Experience leveraging A/B testing and data insights to inform design decisions and improve performance metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.
Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat); experience with motion/animation (After Effects, GIF creation) a plus.
Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Email Service Providers (ESPs), and CRM platforms.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and work effectively across cross-functional teams and leadership levels.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a positive approach to feedback and change.
Proficiency in Mac OS and common business tools (Excel, Google Workspace, PowerPoint); experience with project management tools is a plus.

Nice To Haves

experience with motion/animation (After Effects, GIF creation) a plus
experience with project management tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams and agency partners to develop high-impact, conversion-driven email templates aligned to seasonal strategies and integrated 360° marketing campaigns.
Concept and design compelling, on-brand creative for a range of marketing and transactional email communications, ensuring consistency with brand standards while applying email best practices and strong visual design principles.
Lead, manage, and mentor the email design team through all phases of development—from concept through creative reviews, production, and final delivery.
Own and drive the email creative pipeline, ensuring alignment to briefs, business goals, timelines, and deadlines.
Facilitate project kickoffs, lead internal reviews, and present creative to marketing and channel stakeholders.
Champion digital innovation by collaborating with Creative, Marketing, E-commerce, and agency teams to implement best practices—ensuring all emails are responsive, accessible, scalable, and optimized across devices and platforms.
Leverage performance insights, testing (A/B), and industry trends to continuously optimize creative and improve engagement, conversion, and overall campaign effectiveness.
Contribute to broader 360° marketing initiatives, including ecommerce assets, paid and organic social, and other digital touchpoints as needed.