amika is Hiring a Junior Digital Designer (NYC)
Sense Studio is a Bushwick-based Creative Studio specializing in all things brand-related: Strategy, storytelling, packaging, digital experiences, environments and video. We design products, experiences, campaigns, environments and tell stories on and offline. We strive to empower women and push the boundaries of beauty. The brands we have built and maintain include amika (loveamika.com) for Birchbox, Sephora, and in high-end salons, as well as Eva-NYC (eva-nyc.com) for Costco, Target and Urban Outfitters.
Currently seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and passionate digital-first designer with a strong background in digital design from concept to execution on all platforms. The ideal candidate is someone who creates fresh, engaging, and effective web and graphic experiences for site updates, seasonal campaigns, and product launches. This includes digital layouts, content for launches and animated assets. Candidates must also have an eye for trends and innovation in digital marketing spaces. This is a full-time position and can be fully remote but ideal candidate is located in US and in an ET time zone.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree (or commensurate experience), and a minimum of 2-4 years of digital design experience
A strong portfolio with demonstrated examples of designing excellent user-centered experiences
Understanding of the UX process and design principles
Intermediate experience using and complete understanding of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of and experience with technologies used in website front-ends, including HTML, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript (a plus but not requirement!)
Experience creating gifs and animations for web
Agency or brand experience working in e-commerce, beauty, and/or fashion a plus
Self-motivated, resourceful, hardworking with a positive attitude
Collaborative team player with an interest in learning and listening to others
Ability to present and pitch design solutions to stakeholders
RESPONSIBILITIES
Apply conceptual thinking and creativity to design problems from conception to production for homepage updates, landing pages, PDPs, site experiences (campaign launches) including infographic design execution, digital marketing, emails, and other marketing initiatives
Ensure brand consistency across all platforms and devices while pushing the aesthetic to be modern, eye-catching, and offer an optimal user experience.
Collaborate with other creative team members to unite the visual style consistency across the brand
Work with project managers, e-commerce, and marketing teams to obtain all relevant information, technical requirements, and timelines for each project.
Retain an ongoing passion and sense of playfulness for digital practices in the beauty industry
BENEFITS + PERKS
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) matching
Short and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Quarterly product allowance + product discount (70% off!)
Paid vacation, sick and holiday time
Classpass
Headspace
EAP
Paid volunteering hours