The founder of Lunya, Ashley Merrill, has started a brand new media company called The Deep.  Launched in November 2019, The Deep is looking for a rockstar graphic/digital designer to help create visually compelling emails, social media content, merchandise and more for our smart, curious readers.

As The Deep's Graphic/Digital Designer, you'll help create a gorgeous, provocative and intriguing brand for our audience of curious thinkers.  Your designs will keep our customers engaged, and will reflect the thought-provoking nature of our content.  This is an incredible opportunity to help shape the identity of an up-and-coming brand, and to shine in a key role at a thriving, fast-paced startup. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Design and program email newsletters, autoresponders, campaigns and more according to brand guidelines
• Design engaging social media posts and stories according to brand guidelines'
• Layout design from web to social to print (email, paid ads, newspapers, print ads, promotional items)
• Design merchandise as needed (clothing, bags, print materials, etc.)
• Collaborate on brainstorming, concepting, executing and refining projects
• Generate and iterate design solutions
• Protect and enhance brand identity
• Translate business objectives into creative solutions
• Assist with production including creation of press-ready files and quality control
• Assist with day-to-day creative needs, big or small

WHO YOU ARE:

• An eager go-getter who takes ownership of tasks and runs with the ball (we don't micro-manage)
• An excellent communicator
• A highly creative idea generator, who's unafraid to think outside of the box, push the limits and make bold decisions
• A proactive self-starter
• Nimble: you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
• Creative, flexible, curious and excited by challenges
• You have a strong work ethic
• You strive for excellence and always look to create value
• You're able to meet regular deadlines while working independently
• You're successful at managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Organized, detail-oriented, and good at time management
• An Adobe “ninja” – especially when it comes to Illustrator
• Proficient in Klaviyo (or other, similar programs)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

YOUR SKILLSETS AND BACKGROUND:

• B.A. (completed or in progress), or equivalent training in graphic design
• Experience working with Klaviyo or a similar email marketing platform
• Experience designing emails, social media, and items for print
• Ability to create and innovate on any type or size of project
• Ability to seek out more efficient or better ways to approach process

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