Overview Position Title : Digital Designer
Status : Full time, in-office
Location : Zumiez Home Office Lynnwood, WA
Department Name : Digital Customer Experience
Reports To Title : Group Manager, Digital Customer Experience
Reports To Name : Pete Graham
Salary : $25 - $34 per hour
Benefits : medical, dental, vision, stock purchase program, annual bonus, 401k, product discount
Position Type : Full-time, Hourly
The talented, hard-charging Digital Team at Zumiez is looking for expert help. We’re busy evolving the Zumiez digital ecosystem into a world-class engaging experience for both our customers and our staff. We need an experienced, innovative and capable Digital Designer to help us take things to the next level. We have an exciting growth plan ahead, and a long list of engaging projects set to create an integrated physical and digital customer experience.
The Role :
We’re looking for an accomplished Digital Designer who has deep understanding of designing for and within the e-Commerce space. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing for an ever-changing customer-facing website, email and social creative, mobile app design, print catalog and flyer design, and various other efforts. This person must be adept at managing projects and have expert time management skills, and the ability to multitask and pivot quickly from task to task. This candidate doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves to get the job done and thrives in an environment where change is a constant. If you have the drive and experience to help us, we want to hear from you!
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Direction : Develop and drive the creative direction for all brand campaigns, ensuring alignment with Zumiez’s ethos and target audience. Maintain, enhance and direct brand voice across all digital platforms.
Brand Strategy : Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and digital teams to develop cohesive, on-brand visuals across platforms, including e-commerce, social media, mobile app, retail and events.
Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Brand Marketing, Product Development, Digital Development and others to ensure cohesive and effective design solutions.
Project Oversight : Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to execution, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
Visual Storytelling : Create compelling narratives through innovative design, photography, and video assets that resonate with Zumiez customers.
Trend Awareness : Stay ahead of industry trends, youth culture, and emerging design technologies to keep the brand fresh and relevant. Know the Zumiez customer inside and out.
Vendor Relations : Work with external partners, such as freelance creatives and agencies, to amplify the brand’s creative output.
Quality Assurance : Ensure all creative assets meet Zumiez’s high standards for quality, consistency, and innovation.
Culture : Attend and participate in company events and internal programs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Graphic Design, Digital Media or related field.
A strong portfolio showcasing diverse creative projects, including digital, print, and experiential work.
5+ years’ experience in a similar digital and / or creative role
Expertise with the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign
Expertise with Figma
Expertise in creating print elements, ideally for catalog and signage projects
Familiarity with video editing and motion graphics tools
Experience with web design and development tools (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.)
Exceptional understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout principles
Can thrive under pressure, getting inspired by seeing results and iterating
Demonstrated ability to meet requirements, with a high level of accuracy, in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, organization
Strong sense of ownership, urgency and drive as well as proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams.
Passionate about design, online technologies, driving sales and customer satisfaction
Experience designing for a retail ecommerce business preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
BENEFITS
Competitive compensation package (determined by level of expertise)
Health, dental and vision plans available
401K with best-in-class company match available
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthy employee discount
Flexible PTO / Sick Leave
Parental / Bonding Leave
Paid company Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Training programs to build soft skill sets and learn about the Zumiez Culture
Fun and collaborative company culture, dog-friendly office
Free parking & electric vehicle charging stations
Just steps from the new Light Rail station in Lynnwood
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
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