KiwiCo
Graphic Design Specialist
KiwiCo, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
About UsKiwiCo is an innovative eCommerce company that sparks kids’ creativity and curiosity through offline and online materials and inspiration. We offer kids a delightful, engaging way to explore, create, and learn. Our core offering is a subscription service. We design and deliver awesome hands-on projects to kids. We also manage an e-commerce storefront and content platform. We take great pride and ownership in the products we build and in the community of parents and kids we serve. Our office is located in Mountain View, within walking distance to the Caltrain station.
Currently, we work a hybrid schedule of Tuesday and Wednesday in-office and remote work the rest of the week.We are looking for an extraordinary designer to own execution of print collateral needs to support a cohesive product experience. The role requires an ability to work in a fast-paced environment on tight deadlines and interact with multiple departments including Editorial, Photo/Video, Sourcing, and Product Design. It is the designer’s responsibility to uphold the visual integrity of the brand and execute all aspects of visual design – from content ideation to final deliverables.As a company celebrating creativity and development, we believe and encourage the same in our team. We seek team players with an infectious positive energy, great initiative, and a get-it-done attitude. Candidates must thrive in ambiguity and love a rapid pace. You must have a strong desire to learn and improve. Excellent organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills are a must.The ideal candidate will bring stellar creative chops to the role, will have an excellent eye for detail, and will be open to feedback. The position requires the ability to multitask, juggle various projects at once and have excellent time management skills. If you love a fast-paced and collaborative work environment, we want to talk with you!
Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.In this role, you will:
Maintain visual integrity and consistency for all assigned KiwiCo linesConceptualize and execute creative assets to better the product experienceCreate beautiful visual solutions that advance the KiwiCo brand via typography, photography, color, illustration, and other visual mediumsEstablish and coordinate art direction for our illustration and photography teamsPartner with product design and editorial teams to create clear, concise assembly instructions that ensure an optimal product experienceManage time wisely to ensure all projects are completed by deadline with ample time for revisionsAccept constructive feedback openly with a positive attitudeAssist with organizing and archiving all visual and graphic assetsPerform simple illustration editing and photo retouching tasks
Required Qualifications:
1-2+ years experience as a Graphic Designer or similar roleStellar portfolio demonstrating a refined aesthetic sense, a strong understanding of typography, layout, and color theoryHigh-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and IllustratorExperience designing for print collateralAbility to adapt to a brand’s existing visual stylePhoto editing and some retouching experienceBroad operating range – you think strategically and have an impeccable eye for detail with a strong sense of visual hierarchy, typography, layoutSelf-starter who is resourceful and flexible – has the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet changing deadlines on multiple simultaneous projectsObsessively detail-oriented – able to manage all the details and meet a high bar for accuracy and qualityCollaborative – able to contribute to a cross-functional team while maintaining open communication and feedbackExperience working in a startup environment and designing for children is a plus
If you’re passionate about delivering innovative, delightful, and enriching products and experiences for kids, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter telling us why you're interested in KiwiCo and what you think you'd bring to this specific position and our team. With your application, please also submit a portfolio of products, publications, or other content you’ve worked on with specifics as to your role in their creation. If you’re unable to link to or include a sample of a piece, please provide the title, publication information, and a brief description. Applications without portfolios will not be considered. Please note that this role is not eligible for full-time remote work.
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Currently, we work a hybrid schedule of Tuesday and Wednesday in-office and remote work the rest of the week.We are looking for an extraordinary designer to own execution of print collateral needs to support a cohesive product experience. The role requires an ability to work in a fast-paced environment on tight deadlines and interact with multiple departments including Editorial, Photo/Video, Sourcing, and Product Design. It is the designer’s responsibility to uphold the visual integrity of the brand and execute all aspects of visual design – from content ideation to final deliverables.As a company celebrating creativity and development, we believe and encourage the same in our team. We seek team players with an infectious positive energy, great initiative, and a get-it-done attitude. Candidates must thrive in ambiguity and love a rapid pace. You must have a strong desire to learn and improve. Excellent organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills are a must.The ideal candidate will bring stellar creative chops to the role, will have an excellent eye for detail, and will be open to feedback. The position requires the ability to multitask, juggle various projects at once and have excellent time management skills. If you love a fast-paced and collaborative work environment, we want to talk with you!
Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.In this role, you will:
Maintain visual integrity and consistency for all assigned KiwiCo linesConceptualize and execute creative assets to better the product experienceCreate beautiful visual solutions that advance the KiwiCo brand via typography, photography, color, illustration, and other visual mediumsEstablish and coordinate art direction for our illustration and photography teamsPartner with product design and editorial teams to create clear, concise assembly instructions that ensure an optimal product experienceManage time wisely to ensure all projects are completed by deadline with ample time for revisionsAccept constructive feedback openly with a positive attitudeAssist with organizing and archiving all visual and graphic assetsPerform simple illustration editing and photo retouching tasks
Required Qualifications:
1-2+ years experience as a Graphic Designer or similar roleStellar portfolio demonstrating a refined aesthetic sense, a strong understanding of typography, layout, and color theoryHigh-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and IllustratorExperience designing for print collateralAbility to adapt to a brand’s existing visual stylePhoto editing and some retouching experienceBroad operating range – you think strategically and have an impeccable eye for detail with a strong sense of visual hierarchy, typography, layoutSelf-starter who is resourceful and flexible – has the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet changing deadlines on multiple simultaneous projectsObsessively detail-oriented – able to manage all the details and meet a high bar for accuracy and qualityCollaborative – able to contribute to a cross-functional team while maintaining open communication and feedbackExperience working in a startup environment and designing for children is a plus
If you’re passionate about delivering innovative, delightful, and enriching products and experiences for kids, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter telling us why you're interested in KiwiCo and what you think you'd bring to this specific position and our team. With your application, please also submit a portfolio of products, publications, or other content you’ve worked on with specifics as to your role in their creation. If you’re unable to link to or include a sample of a piece, please provide the title, publication information, and a brief description. Applications without portfolios will not be considered. Please note that this role is not eligible for full-time remote work.
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