Marketing Department
Position Opening: Creative Designer
Company Description:
We are a growing specialty retailer with five retail stores and an eCommerce site. We are looking for the right individual to join our marketing team as Creative Designer. Our organization has grown through a simple focus on the customer and providing them the best in functional and fashionable apparel and footwear, while being the best at outfitting customers for their outdoor adventures. Our team has proven the ability to accomplish the goals we set.
The right candidate will be a quick learner with the ability to immediately contribute to the marketing support of our stores. Attention to detail is a must, as is the ability to prioritize multiple assignments at once while still maintaining execution of all tasks with a deadline. Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment will feel most comfortable in this position.
An individual will succeed in our organization with a positive and professional attitude, a focus on accomplishment, a willingness to share new ideas, and a concern for doing the right thing for the customer. You should also have a strong desire to grow an organization and clearly understand and own your role in that growth.
Job Overview:
The perfect candidate will have an immediate connection and understand and live our core values. This candidate will be extremely flexible and enjoy a “start-up” mentality and environment that changes rapidly. Candidates who are personable, open to learning, collaborate well with others and have a positive attitude, and are more apt to saying “yes” or “I’ll try” (rather than “no or “that’s impossible”) will be at the top of our list.
Expectations and Objectives:
Ability to draw inspiration from existing brand standards and employ consistency of voice and visual identity
Develop creative visual concepts for marketing, advertising and in store merchandising
Create designs that strongly convey key messages and successfully accomplish communications objectives for each campaign
Coordinate unique yet consistent styles across campaigns for use both within the store, online and externally
Develop and present ideas to improve the effectiveness of our company and department
Coordinate the execution of in-store promotions with Merchants, Store Managers, eCommerce, and Marketing team
Take on special projects or tasks as needed
Create Google and Facebook ads that result in conversions
Skills Required:
Effective Communicator
Attention to Detail
Artistically Inclined
Creative Thinker
Highly Motivated
Problem Solver
Adaptable
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Experience in photography, drawing, or art preferred
Preferred Education and Training
A college degree is a plus but is not required provided significant experience is demonstrated. Graduates with marketing, advertising, art, or retail experience would be preferred.
This is a part-time position. 20 hours per week on average.
To apply for this position, submit your resume and portfolio along with a cover letter detailing why you are the right fit for Alabama Outdoors.