Graphic Designer, VM/Creative

Job Title: Graphic Designer, VM/Creative
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
Department: Creative
Manager: Sr. Art Director, VM

Who We Are
Haus Labs is a vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand with a mission of spreading kindness, bravery, and creativity. We offer versatile products like high-impact eye makeup, lipsticks, and highlighters that encourage self-expression. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive, equal opportunity workplace where everyone feels welcome, regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristics.

Overview
The Graphic Designer, VM/Creative is primarily responsible for ensuring all global Sephora gondola and temporary animation fixture graphics are print-ready per set standards and timelines. The role entails creating and updating a large volume of graphics using dielines, preparing digital files for printing, and creating pixel-perfect digital assets. This designer must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively with the Sr. Art Director and VM Manager, and possess a solid understanding of good design and typography.

What You'll Do

• Create print-ready files for all global in-store design projects, including gondolas, store fixtures, animations, and window posters (60% of time).
• Build highly detailed digital mechanical files of visual merchandising graphics for Sephora store fixtures in multiple languages and country versions (NA, UK, EU, APAC) using Adobe InDesign.
• Partner closely with the Sr. Art Director of VM, VM Project Manager, and Creative team members, using Asana to track projects with utmost efficiency and accuracy.
• Follow established brand style guidelines when working with image assets and brand typography, and create graphics using translation documents.
• Prioritize and manage a large volume of projects with tight deadlines, while simultaneously reviewing revisions and comments via Asana or Google Slides.
• Review both digital and printed proofs with a keen eye for detail and color accuracy, making accurate changes to digital files based on proofing comments.
• Prepare, package, and release a large volume of digital mechanical files according to vendor specifications, with a strong understanding of printing processes.
• Create pixel-perfect digital assets based on approved templates for projects including emails, paid ads, and site assets (40% of time).

What We Are Looking For

• BA in Graphic Design or other relevant education or experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience (preferably within an in-house beauty or retail creative team).
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• High level of technical knowledge and skill (e.g., building clean InDesign files with multiple layers, simple retouching, keyboard shortcuts, understanding of printing processes).
• Ability to work independently to prepare and release small and large format files.
• Ability to distinguish and execute good layout and typography.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to maintain quality control on many projects at once.

What We Expect
At Haus Labs, how you communicate is as important as what you communicate.

• You are a driven team player with strong communication skills.
• You are a self-starter who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• You are a team player who approaches solutions from a place of curiosity and positivity.
• You welcome constructive criticism and have an impeccable attention to detail.

Our Pillars

• ART: We are a creative collective that believes art has the power to shape the future.
• SCIENCE: We unlock innovation using science and artistry.
• KINDNESS: We are a collective community: universal, inclusive and non-binary.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid, Equal Parental Leave for Birth, Non-Birth and Adoptive Parents
• Flexible time-off policies
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k)
• Equity
• Life Insurance
• FunHaus Events

Everyone is welcome in our HAUS
"Baby, you were born this way." Regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristics, we want everyone to feel welcome. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive, equal opportunity workplace.

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