What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Maya Romanoff Corporation?
Be a part of an energetic, dynamic, high-profile manufacturer of artisanal wallcoverings. A family-owned and operated company since 1969, Maya Romanoff is one of the most highly regarded companies in the luxury interior design industry. Clients include Jimmy Choo, Chanel, Walt Disney, Four Seasons, Wynn Resorts, Peninsula, and ultra-high-end residential and yacht designers across the globe. For over 50 years, our artisans have incorporated glass beads, gold leaf, painting, seashells, wood veneers, stitching and more into collections manufactured in our Skokie, Illinois studio, just north of Chicago. Whether produced on-site or abroad, handcrafted or machine-made, every product is put through Maya Romanoff’s rigorous standard for quality, beauty and innovation, with our guiding mantra: “Make every wall beautiful.”
The company is seeking a Graphic Designer to create visual solutions to promote our product line and branding efforts, in accordance with our brand standards. Works closely with the company’s Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Product Development, the Director of Product Development, the Product Development Manager, Graphic Design Lead, Graphic Design teammates and the Marketing team. The Graphic Designer interfaces with employees from all divisions of the company, coordinates with outside vendors, and manages outsourcing of design projects as needed.
This full-time position is based in our Skokie headquarters. This role will report to the Director of Product Development and have frequent interaction with the Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Product Development, Product Development Manager, and the Marketing Manager. Overtime may be required.
Responsibilities:
*Rapid execution of marketing collateral for products that follow company graphic standards
*Manage and execute the graphic design and/or photography of promotional materials including:
- Postcards
- Catalog
- Presentation Boards
- Sample Binders
- Advertisements
- Marketing emails
- Posters
- Invitations
- Signs
- Stationery
- Business cards
- Price books
- Wing Tags
- Website and Social
- Other designed collateral for Maya Romanoff and its showroom
*Digitally edit images, including color-correction and photo manipulation
*Edit videos for social media
*Manage and execute in-house photoshoots for catalog, advertising and social media
*Manage and update company image bank (Dropbox assets)
*Manage and update website via backend interface (Expression Engine)
*Interface with various printers/vendors regarding project costs, timelines and production; prepare files for print
*Manage projects through delivery and distribution
*Travel to printers as needed to attend press checks in Chicago area
*Work with Product Development team to execute designs/pattern development for new wallcoverings and custom “Atelier” projects
*Update and maintain InDesign data merge system
*Manage organization of digital files on Graphics Storage
*Represent the company’s best interests at all times
Requirements:
*BA or a BFA degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design or related field of study
*3 years of work experience
*Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office
*Basic knowledge of web design
*Ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner
*Proactive, creative, detail-oriented team player
*Capacity to work independently as well as part of a fast-paced team
*Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Relevant Software Experience:
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- After Effects
- Premiere
- Lightroom
- Dimension
- Glyphs, Font Lab
- MailChimp
- Adobe XD
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- React
- MERN Stack
- Keynote
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.63 - $22.60 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to Relocate:
- Skokie, IL 60076: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person