Graphic Designer

Local Crafts is a creative force behind beloved crafting brands, and they are seeking an entry-level Graphic Designer. In this role, you will design and build email campaigns and print materials, collaborating with a creative team to produce engaging work for passionate makers.

Responsibilities

• Design and build emails and email templates that are on-brand, mobile-responsive, and ready for deployment
• Create print-ready files for catalogs, packaging inserts, flyers, signage, and other physical marketing materials
• Apply brand guidelines consistently across all touchpoints for our portfolio of craft brands
• Collaborate with marketing and copywriting teams to translate briefs into finished design assets
• Build and animate GIFs and other digital assets that bring campaigns to life
• Manage your own files with clean folder structures and version control habits that make handoffs seamless
• QA your own work before submission, catching errors in copy, color, bleed, and dimensions
• Participate in design reviews, support A/B creative testing, and bring a curiosity about what works and why

Skills

• A portfolio that shows both email and print design work (student, freelance, or personal projects are welcome)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects
• A strong grasp of design principles, including typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, and balance
• Working knowledge of email design constraints: mobile rendering, image-to-text ratios, and file size best practices
• Understanding of print production requirements: bleed, crop marks, CMYK vs RGB, resolution, and preflight basics
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with comfort presenting work to a range of audiences
• Basic video editing skills and experience with HTML/CSS for email are a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee discounts across all Local Crafts brands

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