Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.
Job Posting:
The Graphic Designer works with other members of Marketing Operations and Brand Marketing teams to conceptualize, design and execute a wide variety of demand-generating marketing vehicles to convey a particular message, idea or concept resulting in the most effective and persuasive work possible. This role will support multiple brands, existing product lines, new product innovations, marketing and strategic brand initiatives.
We work in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal Graphic Designer will be able to hit the ground running.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the creative lead, Sr Graphic designers, and Brand marketing in a proactive, creative, and collaborative effort to elevate our brands
Think creatively and develop design concepts, graphics and layouts that capture project briefs and captivate consumers
Interpret creative briefs into conceptual ideas
Design materials that enhance the brand and the overall consumer/customer experience
Concept, develop, and execute overall layout and production design for various applications such as for Print advertising, Digital advertising, POS/POP, Catalogs, Selling Materials, and Internal Collateral
Ensure consistency and standards across several brands
Skills for Success:
Visual Ideation/Creative problem solving. Must have good design aesthetic, strong technical skills and the ability to think conceptually
Ability to design based off a creative brief, feedback, sketches and critiques
Must be comfortable creating and working with deadlines
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple tasks by prioritizing appropriately
Strong interpersonal abilities and project management skills
Experience/Education:
Associate's degree in graphic design
3-5 years of professional graphic design experience
A strong portfolio showcasing creative excellence and technical expertise
Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Advanced photo-retouching and image-manipulation capabilities
Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, with advanced presentation design and formatting skills
Thorough understanding of print production and digital asset creation
Experience designing for digital platforms; working knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus
Familiarity with 3D design, motion graphics, or video editing is a plus
Agency or in-house corporate creative experience preferred
Passion for and understanding of sports, fashion, art, and contemporary culture
Knowledge of apparel products and industry trends is an advantage
Why Kontoor Brands?
At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.
We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.
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