Designers are exceptional team players, focused on concept to execution, they work under the direction of the Retail Marketing team and alongside cross- functional partners within Direct. You will understand the seasonal strategy and always execute against it. You are passionate, work with a sense of urgency and are connected to the creative industry – looking at the latest trends in art direction and graphic design, and technology. This ever-expanding knowledge, network and interest both inspires and drives your creative thinking.

What You Will Work On

• In collaboration with the NA Stores Brand Marketing, Inline Concepts, and functional teams, leads the development and drives innovative solutions for storytelling across all commercial touchpoints.
• Leads implementation of Brand visual centers; vision for the season, onboarding external partners & agencies and provides meaningful feedback to internal and external designers.
• Manages and gives clear direction to partners and fellow designers, assisting them to deliver effective solutions.
• Operational excellence always: ensure the delivery of high-quality work, on time and on budget 100% of the time.
• Becomes an expert on the function and capabilities of our platforms.
• Fosters and builds relationships across the functions to gain an understanding of what teams’ roles & responsibilities are, to gather information and grow your expertise.
• Actively gains knowledge of Converse’s products and processes, trends, the consumer and the communities we stand for, and overall marketplace culture.
• Gains knowledge around our physical product (the sneakers and clothing) each season.
• Utilizes exceptional design skills and demonstrates innovation in creating original solutions.
• Utilizes exceptional design skills and demonstrates innovation in leading team to create original solutions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrates advanced-level knowledge of current trends, technology, design systems and other design influences.
• Works with design counterparts in Global Brand to ensure continuity utilizing NA creative assets across platforms and digital touchpoints.
  
  

• Partnership with cross-functional teams is expected. Must be comfortable working in a matrix organization. Inviting perspective and diverse points of view into the workflow is key to achieving results.
• Works with Creative Director, IBC and Direct Stores Marketing and cross functional counterparts to ensure continuity across segment and areas of focus, sharing personal knowledge, experience, and skill.
• Collaborates with the North America marketing team and direct stores team to bring brand relevant design solutions to life, while achieving overall marketing objectives.
• Works closely with internal teams and sometimes external agencies and creative collaborators to help bring work to life.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or design-related equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in graphic design and art direction for large retail or key agency experience specific to the footwear/apparel industry.
• Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills, strong proficiency in presentation development in Keynote
• Creative, bold, and digitally savvy.
• A genuine passion for design and marketing to a variety of audiences, (with a concentration and deep understanding of the female and teen male audience)
• Extensive knowledge social media platforms.
• Must be a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, organized, very detail oriented, collaborative and flexible.
• Able to manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands and changes.
• Familiarity with project tracking tools such as Asana or Trello.
• Deep connection to culture and trend.
• Excellent writing and communications experience.