GRAPHIC DESIGNER

HandsFree Labs empowers world-leading footwear brands with hands-free technology that enables millions of consumers with Easy on Easy off footwear so that you'll never have to tie your shoes again. With over 50 patents, HandsFree Labs has created a new category of footwear that will be irreversible in the market.

Nike, Inc has recently made a strategic licensing investment with HandsFree Labs to help propel this vision of this hands-free movement. Along with providing world-class innovations, HandsFree Labs also operates two footwear brands Kizik.com and Pilar.com, taking our technology and crafting high-quality, convenient shoes for everyday life. 

POSITION SUMMARY

HandsFree Labs is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to join our Brand and Marketing team to help grow and execution of visual expression for Pilar, Kizik, and HandsFree Labs. This is the perfect time to have an influence on where we go and what we do as a technology and footwear brand that will set the industry standard for years to come.

The ideal candidate is extremely creative, passionate, hard-working, committed, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and can hit the ground running. Candidates will need to be detail-oriented, efficient, motivated, dependable, and able to adjust to the ever-changing needs and plans of a successful, growing business.

ROLE

• Assist and execute on production needs, including digital ads, banners, video, photography, emails, campaigns, website, social media, packaging, etc.
• Follow and maintain both internal and external brand identity characteristics, typography, photography, color, etc., evolving when necessary
• Partner with copywriters, videographers, and other team members to create and executive on various campaign efforts
• Pitch on any project at any time and adapt to changing deadlines and needs
• Work with other designers to achieve consistency and maintain voice/tone and visual expression of our brands

The description includes the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing, and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts, and photography. You'll be the one to shape the visual aspects of websites, videos, photography, product packaging, exhibitions, and more. Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design. If you can communicate well and work methodically as part of a team, we'd like to meet you. The goal is to inspire and attract the target audience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and implement design briefs and determine requirements
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs
• Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce the final design
• A/B Test graphics across various channels
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

SKILLS

• Proven graphic design experience
• A strong portfolio of layout, color, typography
• Expert with design software and technologies (such as Adobe CC including, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, (After Effects and Adobe Premiere are a huge bonus)
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• A degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field is a plus

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO
• Free Shoes
• Family and Friends Discount

HandsFree Labs, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.