Responsibilities
- Responsible for seeing all projects through to completion. From concept and design to production;
- Work closely with the Marketing Team to create collateral, promotional and advertising pieces;
- Support the Sales Team in creating necessary sales material;
- Work with the Sourcing & Planning Team to develop packaging for all products;
- Work closely with the VP of Creative on the design and production of the catalog;
- Assist in planning and art directing photo shoots;
- Available to go on press checks;
- As the design team grows, should be able to lead and manage junior designers and freelancers;
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years working within a design firm or other creative team environment;
- Strong, conceptual thinker who possesses a wide range of design capabilities including a solid background in print, packaging, branding, typography, catalog production, retail graphics and also some web design experience;
- Comfortable working with and managing outside vendors and printers 5+ years experience on press checks with a solid understanding of the printing process;
- 5+ years art directing photo shoots. Preferably both studio and location photography;
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills in order to juggle multiple projects at the same time;
- Successfully manages their time, work flow and schedule in order to meet strict and sometimes aggressive deadlines;
- Able to focus, with a keen attention to detail;
- Possess solid presentation, listening and communication skills;
- Open and receptive to design critique but also able to represent their own work and stand up for design they believe in;
- Resourceful: Able to problem solve and find multiple design solutions, especially under narrow parameters or strict budget restraints;
- Able to work quickly and efficiently;
- Have some photo art direction experience;
- Able to collaborate with other members of the Graphic Design team and effectively communicate their own ideas;
- Self-driven, proactive and a team player;
- Must take pride in their work and be passionate about design;
- Expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator;
If you are interested in joining the PicsArt team and meet the requirements listed above, please send your updated CV in PDF format, as well as a portfolio and any examples of your work to: jobs@picsart.com In the subject line of your e-mail message, please write "Application for Sr. Designer". No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview.