Zumiez is hiring : Digital Designer in Lynnwood

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office environment five days per week. The noise level is generally moderate. Required to attend and participate in company events and internal programs.
• Ability to sit in stationary position in an office environment for extended periods of time and work on a PC without limitations
• Ability to move about, sit, bend, and squat in an office environment in order to access files and gather information
• Minimal travel for conferences or partner summits

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