amika is Hiring a Senior Digital Designer (Remote)

We are 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.

location: remote (must be able and willing to work on EST time zone)

salary: $82,000 - $95,000 + benefits

About the company

hi there, we’re amika. a friend to hair, hairstylists, her, him, them, + you. amika means friend in the language esperanto and is a symbol of our belief in the power of community + the beauty of diversity.

brooklyn-born + salon raised: where creativity + culture is a way of life. we’re a collective of creatives, hairstylists, chemists, + product enthusiasts that like to bend the rules.

we created 11 collections for every hair type, texture + style - all hair is welcome.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree (or commensurate experience), and a minimum of 4-6 years of digital design experience

A strong portfolio with demonstrated examples of designing excellent user-centered experiences.
Understanding of the UX/UI processes and design principles
Expert experience using and complete understanding of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of Asana, Box, Sharepoint, Slack, and other business tools is preferred,
Knowledge of and experience with technologies used in website design, including HTML, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript (light coding is a nice-to-have but not required)
Experience creating and optimizing gifs and animations for desktop and mobile web experiences.
Agency or brand experience working in e-commerce, beauty, and/or fashion a plus.
Self-motivated, resourceful, hardworking with a positive attitude and passion for digital trends, digital brand transformation, and design that inspires.
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 visual design (UI) for homepage updates, landing pages, PDPs, site experiences (campaign launches) including infographic design execution, digital marketing, emails, and other marketing initiatives.
Work with Senior Digital Art Director to develop and maintain a digital template library which will include e-commerce (homepage, landing pages, and product detail pages), owned social media (carousels, stories, infographics, etc), and earned media (influencer content guidelines and templates)
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 UX designer and other creative team members to unite the visual style consistency and functionality across consumer and professional digital touchpoints.
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.

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