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The Job
As the Sr Digital Graphic Designer , you are responsible for leading the creative execution of concepts and designs with the ability to delegate and manage all aspects thoroughly. Types of deliverables include omni-channel campaigns, UX/UI, Home and Landing Page, Email, Display, Social and any other tasks assigned to you by the Digital Creative Manager.
The Sr. Digital Graphic Designer is a strategic, conceptual, and sound decision maker. Creative peers seek out your opinion and enjoy your humility because of your tried-and-true methods of inspiring creativity and innovation. The Sr. Digital Graphic Designer is very self-aware in their abilities but also has the mentality to understand that amazing creative comes from leading and collaborating with your design and copy peers; it is not always a solo act. Beyond the amazing design chops, this role is also comfortable handling tough feedback and takes them as growth opportunities. The Sr. Digital Graphic Designer is an amazing communicator to management and a well-spoken presenter, able to pitch ideas with confidence and ease. Above all, they are a problem solver who is highly motivated to see the impact and potential in given projects and for the Ace brand overall.
What you’ll do:
Responsible for concept, design, and photography direction of various digital communications, from intake through to delivery.
Collaborates with Creative Managers, peers, and business partners to identify project needs, produce compelling concepts, and deliver finished product to support the brand objective.
Demonstrates the ability to push ideas, innovate, evolve the brand, and make suggestions pertaining to the identification of critical elements and alternatives to implement the most appropriate solution.
Prepares for presentations and presents with ease with ability to influence (or pivot) with creative leadership and business partners.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects. Adheres to all standards and SOPs, including processes, file naming conventions, artwork release methods, appropriate electronic filing of artwork on server, etc.
Communicates creative file releases, and maintains a highly organized folder structure, keeping server up to date with the latest design files.
Works on projects that are moderately complex to high concept and non-routine but can also jump in to support peers and help move along production jobs.
Manage your own workload and tasks, while also working alongside Digital Creative Manager and project managers to assure all digital creative projects are delivered on brand and on time.
Stay abreast of the latest trends, cultural movements, and creative expressions. Be on the forefront of creativity and share judiciously with the team.
What you will need:
Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies:
Experience and Technical Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in discipline related to functional work OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience
Photo art direction experience preferred
Strong design and direction skills within e-commerce and marketing
Exhibits problem-solving and decision-making skills, and a high level of personal motivation and drive
Strategic design thinking abilities with an emphasis in ideation, navigating ambiguity, and connecting dots
Comfortable in fast-paced, high-pressure situations with quick, real-time problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively
Ability to lead, delegate, support, and influence peers without a big ego
Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand
Ability to provide, interpret, and analyze business needs to help identify opportunities or solutions for the objective at hand – and then go one step beyond
Positive, motivated, collaborative team player
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying close attention to detail
Expert in Figma, Adobe programs, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, Outlook, BrandFolder or any DAM systems, Wrike or any project management tool
Must have knowledge of digital marketing sizes and best practices across web, social, and paid marketing.
We want to hear from you!
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven’t, but we’d like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America’s best kept secrets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
