Le Creuset
Graphic Designer, Illustration
Le Creuset, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
This role is based in our Charleston, SC office with no budget for relocation.
REPORTS TO Senior Manager, Creative Production
WHO WE ARE More than just cookware, Le Creuset has been a colorful companion to meals and memories around the world since 1925. Respect for tradition and authenticity have been Le Creuset’s guiding principle for nearly 100 years – our passion for superior artisanal quality, exceptional design, and European craftsmanship have remained constant.
WHO YOU ARE You are a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a passion for 3D design, illustration, and storyboarding. Your creativity knows no bounds, and you're excited about the opportunity to bring your unique artistic vision to life at Le Creuset, a renowned leader in the cookware industry. You thrive in a dynamic environment, working closely with the Senior Manager of Creative Production to craft detailed product and package designs, create striking page layouts, and develop illustrative graphics that captivate and engage. Your technical skills are top-notch, and you have a keen ability to translate concepts into visually stunning content that elevates our brand. If you're driven by the desire to create compelling storyboards and contribute to exciting marketing and product development projects, this role is tailor-made for you.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
3D Design:
Create detailed 3D models of cookware products for use in product development, marketing materials, and technical documentation.Illustration:
Produce high-quality illustrations and graphics for packaging, manuals, promotional materials, and digital content.Storyboarding:
Develop detailed storyboards to visualize marketing campaigns, product demonstrations, and instructional videos, ensuring clarity and visual appeal.Page Layout Design:
Design and organize page layouts for manuals, brochures, catalogs, and other printed and digital materials to ensure clarity, visual appeal, and brand consistency.Collaborative Design:
Work closely with the Creative Studio Director, product designers, marketing team, and other stakeholders to conceptualize and execute design projects.Brand Consistency:
Ensure all design outputs align with the brand’s visual identity and maintain consistency across different platforms and mediums.Trend Analysis:
Stay updated on industry trends, design techniques, and competitor activities to bring the team fresh and innovative ideas.Project Management:
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project requirements.Technical Documentation:
Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including specifications, guidelines, and project notes.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Illustration, or a related field.3+ years of professional experience in graphic design, with a focus on 3D design, illustration, page layout, and storyboarding.Proficiency in 3D software (e.g., Adobe Substance), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), and other design tools.Strong illustration skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.Experience in creating detailed storyboards for video and animation projects.Excellent project management and organizational abilities.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to generate unique and engaging design concepts and bring them to life.High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work.Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.Enthusiastic about design and passionate about creating visually compelling content.EXTRA EXTRAS
Familiarity with the cookware industry and an understanding of product design and development processes is a plus.WHY JOIN US Our mission is simple - to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking. Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our associates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something bigger…from your first day to every moment thereafter, you’re going to love what you do!
THE PERKS
Incredible benefits packageOpportunity: Grow with us, learn with us, be the best version of yourself.Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance bothGenerous employee discount: How much space do you have in your kitchen? Seriously.
FLSA STATUS Exempt
EEO STATEMENT Le Creuset is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Le Creuset seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
REPORTS TO Senior Manager, Creative Production
WHO WE ARE More than just cookware, Le Creuset has been a colorful companion to meals and memories around the world since 1925. Respect for tradition and authenticity have been Le Creuset’s guiding principle for nearly 100 years – our passion for superior artisanal quality, exceptional design, and European craftsmanship have remained constant.
WHO YOU ARE You are a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a passion for 3D design, illustration, and storyboarding. Your creativity knows no bounds, and you're excited about the opportunity to bring your unique artistic vision to life at Le Creuset, a renowned leader in the cookware industry. You thrive in a dynamic environment, working closely with the Senior Manager of Creative Production to craft detailed product and package designs, create striking page layouts, and develop illustrative graphics that captivate and engage. Your technical skills are top-notch, and you have a keen ability to translate concepts into visually stunning content that elevates our brand. If you're driven by the desire to create compelling storyboards and contribute to exciting marketing and product development projects, this role is tailor-made for you.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
3D Design:
Create detailed 3D models of cookware products for use in product development, marketing materials, and technical documentation.Illustration:
Produce high-quality illustrations and graphics for packaging, manuals, promotional materials, and digital content.Storyboarding:
Develop detailed storyboards to visualize marketing campaigns, product demonstrations, and instructional videos, ensuring clarity and visual appeal.Page Layout Design:
Design and organize page layouts for manuals, brochures, catalogs, and other printed and digital materials to ensure clarity, visual appeal, and brand consistency.Collaborative Design:
Work closely with the Creative Studio Director, product designers, marketing team, and other stakeholders to conceptualize and execute design projects.Brand Consistency:
Ensure all design outputs align with the brand’s visual identity and maintain consistency across different platforms and mediums.Trend Analysis:
Stay updated on industry trends, design techniques, and competitor activities to bring the team fresh and innovative ideas.Project Management:
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project requirements.Technical Documentation:
Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including specifications, guidelines, and project notes.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Illustration, or a related field.3+ years of professional experience in graphic design, with a focus on 3D design, illustration, page layout, and storyboarding.Proficiency in 3D software (e.g., Adobe Substance), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), and other design tools.Strong illustration skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.Experience in creating detailed storyboards for video and animation projects.Excellent project management and organizational abilities.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to generate unique and engaging design concepts and bring them to life.High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work.Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.Enthusiastic about design and passionate about creating visually compelling content.EXTRA EXTRAS
Familiarity with the cookware industry and an understanding of product design and development processes is a plus.WHY JOIN US Our mission is simple - to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking. Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our associates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something bigger…from your first day to every moment thereafter, you’re going to love what you do!
THE PERKS
Incredible benefits packageOpportunity: Grow with us, learn with us, be the best version of yourself.Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance bothGenerous employee discount: How much space do you have in your kitchen? Seriously.
FLSA STATUS Exempt
EEO STATEMENT Le Creuset is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Le Creuset seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.