Graphic Designer

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?

At icebreaker and Smartwool, we are two unique brands that embody the same spirit of belonging, adventure, sustainability, and getting out there. We create products made for people who enjoy nature and want to go far and feel good. We do this all while keeping our planet and the impact of our products in mind.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of fun, adventure-loving people, icebreaker and Smartwool may be just the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit www.icebreaker.com or www.smartwool.com.

Graphic Designer, Icebreaker

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Graphic Designer at icebreaker and Smartwool looks a little like this.

Reporting to the North American Associate Creative Director, the Graphic Designer will play a critical role in supporting the Creative Team in the development of campaign visuals and graphics that inspire our audience while creating a consistent brand representation across physical and digital channels. You are passionate about design and strive to provide pixel perfect user experience. You have a strong visual eye, are process-friendly and enjoys working within tight timelines on multiple projects simultaneously.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Design impactful and effective creative
• Design eye catching deliverables to support marketing campaigns and initiatives, ranging from point of sale, trade ads, display signage, digital signage, retail merchandising, catalogs, and packaging.
• Work with the creative and brand marketing team on photoshoots and content creation projects.
• Collaborate with channel leads to develop A/B testing creative and implement findings in future iterations.
• Design motion graphics such as gifs and small videos for email, onsite and advertising needs.
• Ensure the quality and visual consistency of all material shared by internal and external partners.
• Work and direct freelance talent to ensure all materials meet brand guideline requirements during term of assignment.
• Plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to marketing and communication challenges, finding the most effective way to get messages across in all brand touchpoints (digital, consumer and trade facing).
• Contribute to the copywriting process for creative impact.
• Photography retouching

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 4+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in design.
• Detailed oriented, adaptable and open to creative feedback.
• Experience designing as demonstrated by a strong portfolio that showcases previous email and print design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and working knowledge of Figma.
• Time management and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Creative management from briefing through to creative reviews and handoff of assets.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
• Continuously learning mindset by staying up-to-date with the latest design trends, technologies and sustainability communication.
• Proactive attitude in creating creative solutions

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• 1+ years of agency experience
• Experience with apparel brands or in the outdoor industry
• Experience with video editing or animation

What do we offer you?

At icebreaker and Smartwool, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about our benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.icebreaker.com or www.smartwool.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$56,160.00 USD - $70,200.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.