Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Associate Web Designer Job in Burlington, VT

CLOTHING FOR POSITIVE CHANGE (C4PC)

From the farm to the factory to our closets, we all have an opportunity to create positive change through clothing as we work to fundamentally change the way clothing is made.
Do you want to join a team committed to creating positive change in the world through the C4PC movement?

ConsiderprAna, where you can transcend the current trends and demand more from your wardrobe and your employer; where you can help an enthusiastic and loyal audience celebrate the outdoors and their own unique style; and where you can help lessen our impact on the planet and its people every day.


HOW YOULL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

With a deep understanding ofprAna'sbrand, The Web Designer works closely with the marketing team to create and support all web and mobile-based creative for prAnas direct to consumer channel. The Digital Creative Team works closely with partners across all functions, such as eCommerce, Marketing, Photography, Social, and Merchandising. The Web Designer is responsible for delivering innovative and forward-thinking mobile-first designs that are well-composed, on brand and meet the marketing and business objectives. Proactive communication in the spirit of building the best possible creative for our customers is crucial for this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Working with the Digital Art Director, deliver beautiful, high-caliber designs that support our marketing and merchandising initiatives, while thinking outside the box

Employ industry and design best practices

Complete design for prAnas web program from start to finish
Design engaging and responsive landing pages.


Understand and troubleshoot brand elements as they relate to an adaptive website with focus on mobile-first design, including:
Typographic hierarchy.

Imagery and photo selection.

Consistent styling across devices / platforms.


Create digital assets needed for site and Digital Marketing efforts (various imagery / icons / buttons, email, banner ads).

Code HTML and CSS into web landing pages and email.

Lead projects and collaborate with design team members.

Contribute to elevating the overall aesthetic and development of our brand and digital guidelines.

Maintain and provide ongoing design of the website, promos and ad banners, seasonal content updates, special promotion materials.


KEY COMPETENCIES
Communication

Attention to detail

Organizing and Planning

Creative Problem Solving

Flexibility

Self Directed

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities

Teamwork and Collaboration


YOU HAVE
Bachelors degree in Graphic Design or equal combination of experience and education.

3-5 years of Web or Graphic Design experience, fashion, email and e-commerce experience ideal.

Front-end coding experience (HTML, CSS).

Experience in email design, editorial landing page and responsive mobile design.

Design portfolio demonstrating a range of branding, typography, email and web designs.

Solid knowledge of composition, color theory and incredible attention to detail.

Demonstrated talent for creative concepting, ability to clearly communicate design decisions to others and execute projects from start to finish.

Ability to navigate efficiently and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills in writing, verbally and through presentations.

Strong technical skills; Adobe CC.

Positive, collaborative, hands-on and energetic attitude.

Strong creative ideas through to execution and effective problem-solving abilities.

Excellent organizational, planning skills

Elevated design aesthetic, and willingness to work with other design points of view.


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We create versatile, stylish, and sustainable clothing and accessories that you can wear during every activity, every adventure, every day. How do we know? Because we base our designs on our own experiences. You see were more than makers, were doersyogis, climbers, and world travelersand we use our knowledge to make adventurous, free-spirited clothes that look good and play hard.


This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.


At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.