Senior Visual Designer - Contract to Hire

Short Story • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Short Story is an award winning, technology-powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence. As a fast-growing startup, we're revolutionizing retail with a data-driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by top investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand. We're seeking a talented Senior Visual Designer for a contract-to-hire opportunity to execute high-performing creative assets across our entire marketing portfolio. This role will start as a contract position with the potential to convert to full-time based on performance and mutual fit. You'll be instrumental in establishing our brand's visual identity and creating cohesive content across all marketing channels. We're looking for someone who can create a unified visual thread that connects all our touchpoints—from paid social to email to web design.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in marketing design or creative roles
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both static and video design capabilities
• Proven experience creating UGC-style video content and motion graphics
• Experience establishing visual brand identity and design systems
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.)
• Understanding of performance marketing principles and design optimization
• Experience designing for women's fashion/apparel brands preferred

Nice To Haves

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with Figma for web design and design systems
• Knowledge of social media platform specifications and best practices
• Basic to advanced video editing capabilities
• Experience with AI design tools and willingness to experiment with new technologies

Responsibilities

• Help establish and refine the company's visual brand identity across all channels
• Create cohesive design systems that ensure consistent brand recognition
• Develop visual guidelines and templates for omnichannel marketing consistency
• Establish the visual 'thread' that connects all marketing touchpoints
• Design graphics for paid social ads, Google ads, email campaigns, web design, and organic social platforms
• Work within the marketing team to define and execute brand visuals across all touchpoints
• Create compelling video content including UGC-style videos, motion graphics, and animated assets, or manage external contractors to execute these video assets
• Execute post-production work on marketing assets
• Maintain brand consistency while optimizing designs for performance marketing goals
• Adapt creative concepts across multiple channels and formats
• Ensure designs are optimized for each platform's specifications and best practices
• Create unified visual experiences across paid social, organic social, email, and web
• Stay current with platform trends and creative formats
• Experiment with AI tools and emerging design technologies
• Test new creative approaches and formats to improve campaign performance
• Work closely with Director of Growth and Brand Manager to execute strategic creative briefs
• Participate in creative planning sessions and provide strategic input on visual direction

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates ($50-60/hr)
• Flexible contract schedule with growth potential
• Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a growing women's apparel brand
• Collaborative work environment with growth and brand strategy teams
• Access to cutting-edge design tools and technologies
• Clear path to full-time employment for the right candidate

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees