Associate Digital Designer

ESPRIT is embarking on an exciting new chapter with a bold creative direction celebrating the brand’s fresh, colorful, and optimistic vision of lifestyle, introducing to a new generation that belief that, “If it’s not inspiring, it’s not ESPRIT.”

As part of this new journey, ESPRIT is building a new creative hub in New York City, where this role will be based.  You would like to work in a company whose products are well-known and support such company in its success?

Then apply now as 

Associate Digital Designer

ESPRIT employees capture the innovative, entrepreneurial, and creative spirit of the brand. We are led by “rules don’t apply” attitude and our employees bring their diverse skillsets to the table without adhering to the strict departmental silos and the rigid role descriptions. Our team members thrive on innovation and creativity and are masters of their subject areas.

About the Role

ESPRIT is seeking an Associate Digital Designer, reporting into the Senior Art Director and VP of Global Digital Creative, with a focus on executing global digital campaigns across site, email, paid media, and organic social, as well as developing innovative, best-in-class user experiences and design systems. This role will contribute to elevating and innovating on the brands expression and business objectives.

As a core member of the brand’s Digital Creative team, this role will be primarily involved in establishing a global digital design system, as well as crafting campaign site experiences, research and design for emails, promotional assets, digital marketing campaigns, and innovative UX-led projects. They will be responsible for rapidly iterating and refining design concepts－from initial briefing through final delivery.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and able to think big picture without losing sight of the daily needs of brand operations and marketing needs. They are an outstanding creative storyteller who shows excitement for digital thinking in everything they do.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the creative, marketing and copy teams to ensure consistent, clear communication of the ESPRIT brand across our digital touchpoints; including .com, email, paid media and social media campaigns, reporting into the Sr. Digital Art Director and VP of Global Digital Creative.
• Help develop and execute product and marketing focused concepts in partnership with ESPRIT digital creative and marketing teams.
• Partner with copy to create product stories and mini-sites.
• Explore and present new design ideas to the brand creative team.
• Assist in the development of Esprit global design patterns and templates across devices and channels.
• Partner with the production team to develop and QA site updates and refreshes on esprit.com.
• Deliver creative assets that consistently reflect the brand’s visual identity and DNA
• Own and collaborate on work through a project lifecycle, including: concept, rapid prototyping, refinement and delivery
• Serve as daily support in navigating and synthesizing creative feedback, adhering to timelines, balancing priorities and refining strategies
• Liaise with production and marketing teams through lifecycle of projects

Your Skills and Competencies

• 3-4 years of design experience at a digital agency or brand (fashion, retail or beauty a plus)
• College degree; BA or BFA preferred in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Interactive Design or related
• A compelling portfolio of distinctive work that reflect your potential and past experience
• Proficient in Figma
• Established experience in Adobe CS Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro; After Effects preferred
• Familiarity with Keynote and Powerpoint are a plus
• Experience developing motion graphics and animation for the digital space a plus.
• Working knowledge of digital design, UX, UI, front-end development, and design principles.
• Desire to constantly explore and adapt to emerging digital trends and design principles.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly and articulately explain your rationale and evoke excitement with your recommendations
• Strong organizational skills, keen eye for detail, and ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Skilled at working cross-functionally—especially with marketing and ecommerce
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where deadlines, priorities, and initiatives pivot frequently

What You’re About:

• Be a passionate creative, constantly exploring current cultural trends in the world revolving around ESPRIT and beyond – including fashion, photography, pop culture, art and design.
• Be a strategic thinker – spend time and energy on what drives the greatest results.
• Be fearless, be curious, ask questions and use your judgement to think boldly.
• Be a team player – cultivate productive relationships with cross-functional business partners.
• Be a multi-task master – make quick decisions under tight timelines.
• Be nimble and comfortable with change.
• Work independently and take the lead, even when all of the pieces are not in place.
• Articulate your point of view and have the courage and conviction to stand up for your beliefs.

Are you a good match for this Job ?
 

Please submit an online application with your salary expectations and an indication of your earliest starting date. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $100,000-$115,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.