Does the thought of taking a company into the Industry 4.0 revolution get you excited?
Do you want to take that excitement and knowledge and work for a world-class organization?
Then apply today to join our team at Ashley Furniture – the World’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer!
Senior Lead Graphic Designer
What Will You Do?
The Senior Lead Graphic Designer is responsible for ideating, designing and developing consumer facing advertising materials that inform, impact and inspire consumers to shop Ashley HomeStore. This senior role requires independent thinking and connecting and strong presentation skills. This role reports to the Creative Director and is expected to collaborate with numerous stakeholders in a fast-paced retail focused environment.
• Develop, design and create concepts and bring to life advertising and marketing campaigns that directly connect with the Ashley HomeStore customers.
• Tackle all aspects of the design process from user research to physical prototyping and communicating the overall project story to the marketing team.
• Help drive and conduct brainstorms that develop and foster genuine, original creative communication ideas.
• Understand the structure of the brand’s visual identity and how it is executed across all media channels and touch-points.
• Work professionally with third-party and outside vendors printing, prototyping or building necessary experiential or real world media placements. Examples: billboards, posters, graphics etc.
• Provide art-direction on content shoots including; brand television, promotional television, brand photography and social or digital content.
• Be aware of and bring to the table knowledge of trends in the marketplace that could positively impact the business
• Design and develop presentation decks for internal and external needs.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while working with internal and external teams.
What Do You Need? • 5 years of graphic design experience is required
• Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design, New Media or related field or equivalent work experience is required
• Strong foundation in graphic design with a passion for branding, brand identity, creating visual systems, and print.
• Experience in concept ideation, brand design and design strategy
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude that motivates others and promotes enthusiasm
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with designers from different backgrounds and integrating your design ideas with theirs
• Strong knowledge of media (print, motion, web)
• Proficient computer skills with the software InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, AfterEffects and Keynote
• Strong skills in agility, along with the ability to pivot easily when directions and priorities change on short notice
• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding the value of design and brand within a business context
• Work professionally with co-workers
• Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries
Who Are We?
• We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• We are a multi-billion dollar company and the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world, and offer one of the industry’s broadest product assortments at over 20,000 storefronts in 123 countries.
• Growth-Focused is one of our core values, and we are dedicated to helping you grow with us through training, mentoring, and coaching as well as investing in the latest design tools, production equipment and new technologies.
• Environmental efforts are a priority as we continually seek to recycle, reuse and replenish every day.
• Millions of dollars are contributed annually to local and national charities as we seek to improve the lives of people around the world.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.