LOFT

Senior Graphic Designer

NEW YORK, NYPosted 18 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from LOFT

  • Job overview

    The Senior Graphic Designer at LOFT plays a key role in enhancing the brand through creative conceptualization and execution of seasonal fashion campaigns, impacting the company's visual identity and marketing efforts.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves developing and executing seasonal campaigns, creating presentations, designing print collateral like direct mail and catalogs, collaborating with teams, managing multiple projects, and supporting editorial shoots from pre- to post-production.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 with benefits including merchandise discounts, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(K), paid time off, employee assistance program, and career development support.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in a similar fashion/retail brand or agency, strong design and typography skills, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, organizational skills, and a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field; managerial experience and motion design knowledge are a plus.

  • Career development

    LOFT offers support for individual development and career mobility within its family of brands, promoting growth opportunities for employees.

  • Work environment and culture

    LOFT fosters a positive, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment with high creative standards and a culture of giving back through volunteer opportunities and philanthropy.

  • Company information

    LOFT is a fashion brand focused on modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women, emphasizing authentic self-expression and confidence.

  • Team overview

    The Senior Graphic Designer will collaborate closely with other designers, copywriters, and the marketing team in a supportive, team-oriented setting.

  • Job location and travel

    This position is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the New York, NY office and two days remote.

  • Unique job features

    The job features involvement in both print and digital design, support for editorial shoots, and a hybrid work model combining office and remote work.

Company overview

LOFT is a women's apparel brand that offers stylish and versatile clothing, catering primarily to professional and casual wear needs. They generate revenue through retail sales in their physical stores and online platform, focusing on mid-range pricing to appeal to a broad demographic. Originally part of Ann Inc., LOFT was founded in 1998 and has since become a standalone brand under the Ascena Retail Group. The company emphasizes inclusivity and comfort, often updating its collections to reflect current fashion trends and customer feedback.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to showcase your 3-5 years of experience in fashion or retail brand graphic design, emphasizing your expertise in seasonal campaign conceptualization and execution to align with LOFT's creative goals.

  • Highlight your strong design and typography skills, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Mac OS, and your ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment reflecting LOFT's team culture.

  • Apply through multiple channels including LOFT's corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and reputable job boards to maximize your application's visibility for the Senior Graphic Designer role.

  • Connect with LOFT's design and marketing team members on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like complimenting recent LOFT campaigns, asking about their creative process, or expressing enthusiasm for the brand’s focus on authentic self-expression.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'seasonal campaigns,' 'print collateral,' 'Adobe Creative Suite,' 'fashion/retail brand,' and 'collaborative attitude' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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