Senior Graphic Designer

Gilt continually searches the world for the most coveted brands and products, including fashion for women, men, and children; home decor; and unique activities in select cities and destinations. Our business is driving economic growth across the globe for fashion, design, home goods and experiences.

The Sr. Designer will work within the creative team and be responsible for being creative within the full width and breadth of the fashion e-commerce landscape, including emails, advertisements, site creative and occasional print collateral. Additionally, the Sr. Designer will contribute to the management of the design team overall, providing feedback and guidance to a team of designers and junior designers.

This position works within a team of motivated and highly talented production and graphic designers to create clear communication and marketing designs. They collaborate with art directors and editors to produce a daily show featuring thousands of leading fashion brands and local experiences. * Concept, develop and execute a wide variety of on-site events, campaigns, digital ads, marketing and PR initiatives, mobile, social and email designs * Develop design strategies and systems, distribute graphics systems to team with clear guidelines * Adhere to and also innovate brand identity characteristics, typography, photography, color etc. * Work cross-functionally with marketing, merchandising, editorial and creative production teams * Communicate, provide feedback and articulate creative ideas to the team and to the rest of the company * Present designs in a clear and concise manner * Ability to work independently, balanced with strong collaboration skills

The ideal candidate has a proven ability and portfolio that demonstrates an editorial thought process with designs that adhere to brand guidelines while also pushing the status quo. They are detail oriented, efficient and motivated; a conceptual thinker that has experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic fashion retail company. They are highly collaborative with a roll up your sleeves attitude. An entrepreneurial spirit is a must. Lastly, they demonstrate leadership potential and interpersonal skills. They delegate responsibilities, provide creative input, articulate design thought and defend creative choices. * Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field * 6+ years relevant experience in graphic/interactive design * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, strong design vocabulary and confident leadership qualities * Strong managerial skills * Experience managing at least 2 direct reports * Experience with the core principles of web design and user experience * Strong talent for all elements of design, layout and typography * Ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis and multitask in a very fast paced environment * Strong time management; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Have a love of detail oriented work * Proficiency with Mac OS: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Bridge) * Have a strong understanding of latest web technologies and their capabilities – stay up to date with latest innovations and requirements * Able to work independently with minimal instruction * HTML and CSS knowledge a plus, After Effects knowledge a plus *