Designer, Digital Marketing

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

 

This Designer has an impeccable eye and a deep passion for design, and to push creative boundaries. While the core focus lies within Email and E-commerce Marketing, the role will also extend across all marketing channels, providing opportunities to engage with store openings, photoshoots, and product launches.

 

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Chicago, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

A day in the life as a Designer, Digital Marketing...

• Create elevated Email designs that are customer-focused and support the creative/business strategy

• Assist Senior Art Director on design, presentation and photography concepts for Email and digital creative

• Assist in planning and supporting photography art direction

• Define and deliver email designs that drive sales and engagement

• Collaborate with Production Designer on final design executions

• Collaborate with design leads and external teams to ensure new campaigns are produced at standards that uphold/elevate the company’s brand identity

• Build cross-functional relationships and interact daily with internal teams on email and other digital marketing initiatives, as appropriate

• Consistently approach design projects from a user-centered perspective

• Manage projects while working within schedule requirements

• Direct the Production Designer to make creative edits through buyer review

• Review HTML Proofs (final design/rendering check)

• Manage asset requests

What you’ll bring to the table…

• Experience in designing specifically for the email channel and possess a complete understanding of email design best practices

• Strong typography skills

• Extensive knowledge in graphic design with an ability to design solutions that bridge customer and business needs

• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to present work with clear rationale behind design decision making

• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet all necessary deadlines

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and ability to collaborate effectively with the digital marketing team on new designs and campaigns

• Social media savvy with an innate interest in modern culture and trends

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples

• 3+ years of relevant experience; retail experience a plus

• Extensive knowledge of graphic design including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator

• Experience with animation and motion graphics

• Experience with TAXI or other template driven e-mail software preferred

 

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.