Graphic Designer

Job Summary

J. .Hilburn is a luxury custom-made men’s clothing company, and the Graphic Designer will be responsible for a myriad of efforts updating and evolving J.Hilburn’s visual assets. This position will support the Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director in creating new graphics to support each seasonal collection launch; assist the creative and marketing team in creating client emails, social media assets, and website visual updates. A high level of design quality maintenance is required. This onsite position reports to the Art Director and is classified as a regular full-time salaried position.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Maintain clarity of message on all design
• Create assets with guidance from the Art Director and following the brand guidelines
• Create or update product line art, illustrations or icons as new clothing options evolve
• Collaborate with the marketing team in designing email and social campaigns
• Strive for thoughtful new technology uses, design ideas
• Maintain organization for quality control as seasonal changes are made
• Project manage assignments from concept through to completion with the assistance of the Basecamp platform
• Make visual updates and improvements to our websites through content management systems and by collaboration with development team (no coding necessary)
• Work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director to evolve the brand identity and create branding for semi-annual conference events
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned such as creation of printed material or signage, branded internal documents, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional visual taste and ability to produce strong design with minimal typography and color
• Passion for research and investigation for the latest in design and fashion
• Creative, logical, and self-driven with high standards for quality and attention to detail
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and organization skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of contact
• Must be able to work within a team environment and with other teams and departments
• Responsive web design, user interface, and Shopify-type platform experience a plus

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Art
• 2-5 years of experience in graphic design field, preferably in retail/fashion, a plus if experienced in interactive and responsive web applications
• Refined typography skills
• Proficient using Macintosh operating system
• Adobe Creative Suite Experience, with special focus on Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as some experience with XD and InDesign.
• Knowledgeable of all aspects of digital image quality and output and color spaces

Travel

• There is minimal anticipated travel required for this position.
• Potential to travel for up to 2 photoshoots per year
• Annual and Semi-Annual Company Conferences, usually within the DFW area