Allbirds Hiring Digital Designer (San Francisco)
Allbirds is a footwear brand on mission to prove that comfort, good design and sustainability don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Dedicated to making the most sustainable footwear by using premium natural materials, designed for the to and fro of everyday life. With commitment to making better shoes in a better way is fueled by a belief that the shoe industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. With funding from the leading venture capitalists in consumer products, and the founding CEOs of some of the greatest e-commerce businesses in recent history, Allbirds desire to shake up the footwear industry is off to a great start. In fact, TIME already called their first shoe, the Wool Runners, the most comfortable in the world, and there is much more to come.
Allbirds is hiring a designer whose career is focused on all things digital, with experience working across site design for both mobile and web. Strong interest and experience in UX design preferred. Must know how to use sketch, follow and set web style guides, and have experience working with a development team, and handing off complete specs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5-7 years of work experience as a designer; ecommerce brand experience a plus
- BA/BS or equivalent
- An incredible portfolio of work
- Expert in Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and Google Drive
- Strong typographic and layout skills
- Strong perspective on digital design and responsive design
- Knowledge of UX, HTML, CSS a plus
- Entrepreneurial, self-directed and resourceful – someone who will thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environmen
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Working with Creative Director, Senior Designers, and development team to implement the design direction across digital platforms: web, email, and ads.
- Help set and update digital style guides
- Work closely with developers to solve problems big and small
- A true team player, who helps out whenever they have bandwidth
BENEFITS + PERKS:
- Competitive salary + equity
- Health insurance
- Fitness benefits
- 401k match
- Paid parental leave
- Free shoes