Associate Graphic Designer – Marketing & Brand Management for Owned Brands

The Associate Graphic Designer leverages their strong graphic design, layout, attention to detail, and clear communication skills to support the continued development of our owned brands through assisting with the evolution of brand marketing and brand management tools. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Execute Owned Brand marketing materials against creative direction provided by the Associate Brand Manager, with occasional support in creative direction as needed • Support Associate Brand Manager in execution of Seasonal Brand Direction and Brand Management tools • Assist in the development and maintenance of brand resources portal • Assist in the execution of the Condensed Trend Shopping Report and Event Recaps • Support in the execution of Zumiez Trend Seasonal Presentation content, layout, and materials • Support in the execution of branding and packaging for owned brands • Assist in updating and maintaining customer insights documentation tools • Help implement brand and product knowledge tools and events for store teams. • Support internal product Graphics Team with product Graphics and technical specification sheets • Assist with Marketing Product Sample tracking and Influencer Seeding • Work closely with cross-functional teams, marketing, digital marketing, and internal design and graphic design partners • Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and workflows by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness • Stay informed about brand and category performance and PBS strategic priorities • Continue to build and apply knowledge of PBS Brand DNA and customer trends • Perform special projects and additional duties as assigned by the Associate Brand Manager to support evolving business priorities and departmental goals Requirements: • 1–3 years of experience in graphic design, preferably but not necessarily in the apparel industry • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and relevant work experience • Detail oriented with a strong understanding and practical application of typography and layout • Ability to format and visualize data clearly into presentation decks • Experience building and maintaining deck templates and brand tools to ensure consistency across seasonal initiatives and teams • Working knowledge of Brand DNA and the ability to maintain and extend across decks and marketing outputs • Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment independently and as part of a team • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to contribute creative and innovative ideas within a brand, product, and marketing context • Maintains a strong awareness and understanding of Zumiez culture, customer, market, and industry trends • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – Specifically Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Proficiency in Figma Slides and FigJam is a bonus • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed Ability to sit/stand in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods and work on a Mac or PC without limitations.