Brooks Running is hiring: Associate Graphic Designer in Seattle

That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:Runner First: We act in the best interest of the runner.Word is Bond: We do what we say we’ll do.Champion Heart: We give our all in everything we do.There is no “I” in Run: We stay generous with our humanity.Keep Moving: We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.Your JobThe Brooks Global Creative team imagines/designs/curates/manifests creative concepts, campaigns, and assets that define and express the Brooks brand. As part of the go-to-market design team, collaboration and flexibility are as important as your design chops and communication prowess.ResponsibilitiesDesign development of seasonal product launches and brand campaigns, including design and layout, illustration, and development of seasonal creative guides and asset kits, design of brooksrunning.com assets and social media content, dynamic retail creative, and work across a range of media- such as video content and motion graphics.Create designs for internal presentations and materials for internal meetings or events.Build and foster relationships with other team members at Brooks to gain and maintain a current and deep understanding of what drives the brand, business and products.Partner with copywriters to develop conceptual ideas for product launch campaigns.Problem solve and find multiple design solutions, especially under short timelines or strict budgets.Continually develop your design, presentation and strategic skills; push your thinking beyond current projects with an understanding of how design solutions made today can affect future applications.Actively contribute to workflow improvements that enable the team to develop best in class creative.Other graphics projects as needed.Successfully manage time, work flow and schedule to deliver exceptional creative on time and on budget, every time.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.2+ years experience as a graphic designer on an in-house creative team, agency, or similar environment.Digital and or retail design experience preferred.Creative portfolio demonstrating best-in-class layout, typography and conceptual skills.Must have strong illustration and type skills. Hand lettering a strong plus.Must have a working understanding of both the print and digital design spaces.Fluent in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.