The Graphic Designer will join a dynamic and growing Brand Activation team, in a contract capacity, bringing creative talent and experience to an established Creative Department. The Creative Department, a sub-team of the Brand Activation team, functions as an internal agency supporting all divisions and brands within Glen Raven, most notably powerful consumer brands like Sunbrella®, and well-established trade brands, both with D2C and B2B business models.

The Graphic Designer works both independently and collaborative with Creative/Art Directors, Production Designers and Marketing Managers on a wide mix of creative initiatives. Responsibilities include interpreting creative briefs, adhering to brand standards and requirements, collaborative design-thinking, and generating exciting creative ideas that align with the creative lead’s vision, marketing strategies, and objectives. A high degree of refinement, accuracy, attention to detail, and consistency is paramount.

The Graphic Designer will also exercise strong written and verbal communication skills, with a comfortability to problem solve and creatively negotiate with their partners to arrive at the best go-to-market approach.

This role is structured in a hybrid model, working both remotely and with the ability to work in-office at the Glen Raven corporate campus.

**This is a contract 1099 role, with an expected length of 6 months with possible extension**

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for interpreting creative briefs, determining design requirements, and fostering alignment with Creative/Art Director, Production Designer, Marketing Manager, Traffic & Production Management, and Leadership as needed.
• Efficiently and effectively conceptualizes visual design, pitches and sells their ideas to internal stakeholders.
• Creates original ideas and pieces, including concepts, illustrations, renders, and comps.
• Works closely with copywriters to partner on end-to-end creative solutions.
• Receives feedback without bias, focusing revisions to deliver compelling design solutions.
• Designs for print, digital, retail, and emerging media types, testing design against in-field requirements.
• Applies design insight and leadership to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Stays privy to industry research and trends, and can translate into commercial product solutions.
• Actively participates in and/or leads design discussions.
• Maintains high standards for brand accuracy and ensures only the best work is released.
• Based on skillset, the ability to fill-in or function as a multi-disciplinary creator (i.e. photographer, videographer, animator, retoucher, etc.).
• Maintains a solid understanding of business and customer audiences through relevant industry exposure, training, and events.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field. Experience in the home and/or industrial categories is a plus.
• 3-5+ years professional design experience
• Passion and enthusiasm for design
• Significant understanding of design principals, usability, typography, and industry standards
• Design-thinking and troubleshooting
• Ability to create and deliver original ideas
• In-depth design capabilities and knowledge in both print and digital mediums
• Capable of translating briefs into successful ideas
• Able to work with dynamic teams, both ingroup and external
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, including project management software experience.
• Communicates all project updates/issues to relevant project partners.
• Confidence to lead design conversations and present ideas
• The ability to keep a cool head under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• High levels of initiative and resourcefulness
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Extensive knowledge and experience with industry tools and software

Why Glen Raven:

Working at Glen Raven allows you to be part of a hard-working team proud to weave connections worldwide with some of the most trusted brands in textiles like Sunbrella®. Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse voices, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven