Sr. Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Designer to add to our amazingly talented creative team. This dynamic person has a sharp eye for design, a passion for product, and loves the ideation and product development process. While a natural curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit will drive this person to tackle projects independently, they must also value collaboration, and enthusiastically and effectively work with our team.

June Co. is

a multifaceted product development and design studio located in the heart of Minneapolis. Armed with strategy and fueled by passion, we ideate, design and manufacture beautiful products for retail buyers and consumers. We apply our experience and marketplace intelligence to create exclusive product collections that differentiate our retailers and drive business.

www.junecostudio.com

Cultural fit

• Positive, upbeat, can-do attitude
• Organized and focused
• Engaging and fun-loving
• Strategic thinker
• Comfortable with conversation about what’s best for the deliverable
• A passion for winning with the team
• Goal oriented with a desire to improve both personally and professionally
• Accountable and transparent
• Grateful for our opportunities and experiences

Responsibilities

Leadership and Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with our account, product development, sourcing, and product management team on program strategy, creative direction, ideation and design, participate in our product development process from concept through manufacturing
• Collaborate with the team to create presentations that illustrate well-developed and strategic creative solutions that meet our customers’ merchant plans and match their aesthetic sensibility
• Identify white space opportunities and build on existing categories
• Articulate a vision, strategy, and POV in meetings with clients and communicate effectively to determine how we will help them achieve their goals
• Mentor junior designers

Creative Direction, Design and Development

• Work closely with the account and product development team on program strategy, creative direction, ideation, and design
• Define and execute on creative deliverables; product ideation, design direction, deck layout, mock-ups, specs, and sample refinements
• Develop mood boards, concept decks, and storytelling frameworks
• Select materials, finishes, trims, and packaging elements
• Stay on top of and share retail/consumer market trends in product, lifestyle, and culture with the team, and prepare trend presentations to share with buyers
• Assist in photo shoots and related styling as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• At least 6-10 years of relevant experience in design, branding, and product development
• Experience with consumer packaged goods is a plus
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite
• Exceptional portfolio or work samples with the demonstrated graphic design and product experience,
• Excellent time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple product timelines and the ability to navigate time constraints
• Attention to detail in typography, composition, color, and layout
• Relationship driven qualities and a unique ability to personally connect with team members and key partners
• An enthusiastic self-starter who is comfortable with fast turnarounds and tight timelines