Job Description
Knifewear has nearly 20 years in the Japanese knife game. We're a company thats all about empowering folks to make awesome foodawesome knives get people in the kitchen cooking for their friends and family. Our stores, website, and events are culinary clubhouses for foodies, head chefs, line cooks, and busy parents alike. We go above and beyond not only for our customers but also for our employees. Knifewear offers above-average salaries, consistent scheduling, health benefits, performance bonuses, profit-sharing, and generous product discounts.
Our staff offer genuine hospitality whenever they can and take pride in their work. Please apply if you appreciate craftsmanship and storytelling, good music and food, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a creative marketing team. The successful candidate already has the ability to manage their time effectively, hold themselves accountable, and request help from their team as needed. Bonus points go to fans of Lou Reed, The Coen Brothers, and Frank Frazetta.
We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and safe space for any and all who come through our doorsstaff and customers alike. Knifewear encourages applications from people of any and all backgrounds including, but not limited to, racialized persons; refugees, newcomers, and immigrant persons; two-spirit, LGBTQ+ and gender non-binary persons, and persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can access and complete the submissions process by reaching out to hr@knifewear.com.
We are looking for an adventurous graphic designer to join our marketing team and oversee the illustration and design of the following:
- Staple assets (ie: business cards, class cards, care sheets, annual planning calendar, Christmas cards, etc.)
- Posters & Graphics for company events.
- Our staff zine, The Pigeon
- Promotional Stickers & company merchandise.
- New Product Packaging.
Skills that would definitely be considered an asset include:
- An expert level understanding of Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
- Familiarity with Content Management Software (ie: Shopify, Dropbox).
- Editing photographs for publication, either online or in print.
- Clear communication and collaboration with peers.
- Branding book upkeep and maintenance.
Along with your resume, wed appreciate a cover letter explaining your reasons for wanting this specific job. It is important for us to know why you applied to work at Knifewear and to get an idea of who you are. Please make sure to provide us with a portfolio of work that reflects your interests and ability.
Once we have your application, our hiring manager will reach out to you should they have additional questions and next steps would be to schedule a phone interview. A successful phone conversation will result in an in-person/video meeting with the hiring manager and another member of the management team. We will ask you to provide critiques of some Knifewear marketing material and submit a small image as part of a working interview.
Please note that we will only be replying to applicants that we are interested in interviewing.
Thank you for your time so far and we look forward to talking with you.