Visual Designer

Retail Concepts, Inc. • Stafford, TX

21h

About The Position

Sun & Ski Sports is undergoing an exciting creative revamp and is seeking a junior to mid-level Visual Designer to help evolve the brand. As part of a growing in-house Brand & Creative team, this role will develop creative-marketing materials for Sun & Ski Sports, aiming to elevate the brand's expertise, culture, product, and service offerings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate fluency in crafting engaging designs and production solutions across various marketing media, including web, digital, print, video, and display advertising. Experience in adhering to brand standards and a portfolio showcasing creative and effective use of marketing concepts are essential. The Visual Designer must think strategically to provide solutions aligned with business objectives and priorities, and collaborate effectively with designers, writers, and marketers to develop and advance creative solutions. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Creative Production.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in an agency or in-house creative group
• Strong modern typography, layout, pattern-making, and illustration skills
• Social media savvy and follows trends in the outdoor and sport space
• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
• Practices excellent written and oral communication skills
• Adapts quickly to a changing work environment
• Multitasks and delivers in a time-sensitive environment
• Shows self-motivation and sets high personal standards

Nice To Haves

• Basic motion graphics and video editing capabilities (After Effects, Premiere)
• Experience with project management programs (Lytho, Asana)
• Experience with modern website layouts and UI/UX best practices
• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Design digital assets including email, social media, and website graphics, as well as store signage, out-of-home advertising, posters, and catalogs
• Collaborate with the creative team to develop assets that are on-strategy, on-brand, and consistent with current market positioning
• Participate in strategy discussions and contribute creative solutions to push the brand forward
• Follow design best practices and proactively suggest improvements to workflows and processes
• Apply a customer-centered mindset to all decisions, keeping the customer’s experience and well-being at the forefront
• Stay current on outdoor and sports industry trends and emerging design techniques

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level