Job Description

Lead Graphic Designer

Location: Remote

Who We Are:

StackCommerce is the leading commerce + content platform. For consumers, we help them discover and purchase products directly on the news and content sites they visit daily. For merchants, we provide unmatched exposure through shoppable articles and product features on the world’s largest media outlets. For publishers, we power white-labeled e-commerce shops with on-site checkout for over 1,000 publishers including Yahoo!, CNN, Hearst, Mashable, NY Post, TMZ, MarketWatch, and many more. TPG’s Integrated Media acquired a majority stake in the company in December 2020.

The Role:

StackCommerce is looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Designer, who will be responsible for leading the design team, developing assets, overseeing company-wide campaigns and innovating design strategy for StackCommerce.

What You’ll Do:

Team Management:

  • Oversee and manage team deadlines, resources, workflows and responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of designers (currently comprising 2 production designers, 1 graphic designer and 1 marketing coordinator) and help foster a collaborative and creative environment.

Design Recommendation:

  • Develop thoughtful, data-inspired recommendations across various channels: paid, email, on-site, social media, etc.
  • Analyze design performance, digging deep to understand how audience, channel, medium, and product affected said performance
  • Lead, oversee and manage visual design of all creative to maintain brand consistency.
  • Analyze current and emerging design/consumer trends and articulate ideas to ensure our brands stand apart from competition
  • Create and manage the visual identity of the brand and maintain consistency of visual guidelines, photo and video standards, and brand voice across various platforms.
  • Push creative boundaries by constantly pursuing new concepts and approaches, bringing new ideas to the table.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

  • Collaborate across teams and actively participate in team brainstorm sessions (as well as cross-functional sessions) for new asset ideas, design development and innovation.
  • Work closely with the leadership team to develop internal and external brand needs, such as decks, one sheets, case studies, landing pages, swag, and special one-off projects

What You’ll Bring:

  • 5+ years of experience designing either in-house or for an agency
  • 2+ years of experience managing a team
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
  • An online portfolio that demonstrates examples of your work
  • A hands on approach as you develop your team and act as an individual contributor
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Premiere
  • Proficient in Figma, Dimensions, and Substance
  • Have experience in corporate branding, websites, and decks
  • Have experience building branding materials and design playbooks

Big pluses:

  • Experience in photography
  • Experience producing or editing video content

What to Expect:

  • Intro Call: You’ll hop on a quick call with the hiring manager so we can get to know you better and you can learn a little more about the role.
  • Homework Assignment: We send over a quick exercise that challenges you to solve a problem and come up with a creative solution. Get a feel for what you’ll be doing on a daily basis!
  • Remote-Team Interview: You’ll be meeting with 7 team members on a video call. This is your chance to ask questions and see who this role interacts with on a daily basis.
  • Final Video Call: This is a great opportunity to get to know our COO or CEO over video.
  • Offer: We send over an offer and you (hopefully) accept! Welcome to Stack!

Benefits + Perks:

As a company, we have a lot to offer for the right candidate:

  • Competitive Compensation Package: Equity, 401(k) & Health Insurance
  • Super Flex Time: Run errands as needed, just get your stuff done
  • Unlimited Vacation: Take time to unwind
  • Learning Budget: Dollars towards eLearning courses, eBooks, and more
  • WFH Office: Home office stipend and internet dollars to set you up for success
  • Events: Happy hours, company trips, team bonding budgets and team culture events (even while remote!)

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