Junior Graphic Designer

Catbird is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio to join our Art Department. Our team is responsible for bringing jewelry to life through all brand touch points -- marketing, e-commerce, social media, packaging, print advertising, events and our stores.

**About Catbird**

In over 21 years in business, Catbird has become an icon, the ultimate destination for gifts and jewelry. Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Catbird is a mecca for an international cast of shoppers who come to visit the brick and mortar stores of their beloved website. Both our stores and website are filled with a carefully curated selection of designers, including our in-house line of jewelry. Our Catbird line is made in our Brooklyn studio and with a few trusted partners, using ethically sourced materials and conflict-free stones. Highly trained Catbird jewelers oversee every step of the process. We are dedicated to a return to local manufacturing – what our neighborhood was famous for. Catbird is a proud member of the CFDA, certified Made in New York, and No Dirty Gold.

The key to our success is remaining true to our values:

-We believe in being an anti-racist organization and actively championing diversity, inclusion, and equity

-We believe in making and selling things people will want to keep forever and will bring continuous joy.

-We believe in doing everything we can ourselves.

-We believe in always thinking of the long game and not focusing on a quick profit.

-We believe we are the best at what we do and we work hard to make sure we know how to sustain it as we grow.

-We believe in treating everyone (coworkers, customers, vendors) with deep respect, kindness, and honesty.

### Key Responsibilities

* Design email campaigns, digital marketing, and social media assets utilizing our extensive photo and illustration library
* Conceptualize and design animated banners, elements, and rich media content to engage customers. Experience designing for video is a plus!
* Contribute to [catbirdnyc.com](http://catbirdnyc.com) - specialty landing pages, product pages and mobile site - with a keen eye for an elevated user experience
* Create, refresh, and maintain design templates and toolkits
* Organize and audit digital assets
* Support with print projects including packaging, advertising and environmental design elements

### Our Ideal Candidate

* 1-2 years design experience, agency or in-house brand experience a plus
* A robust background in digital design with an interest in branding
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with a strong understanding of hierarchy, typography and color
* A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for organization
* A sensibility for current social, design and digital trends and best practices
* The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* A self-motivated attitude and a goal of going above and beyond
* Eagerness to learn and develop professionally
* Familiarity with After Effects a plus

### Perks & Benefits

* Healthcare eligibility following 30 days of hire with 75% of the medical premium covered by Catbird. And 25% of the premium is covered for children. We also offer dental and vision.
* 15 vacation days and 7 sick days, plus an extra day off during the month of your birthday
* 401(k) with profit sharing and safe harbor contribution eligibility after one year of employment. We invest through a portfolio focused on socially responsible funds.
* Professional Development Stipend: an allotment of $200/year, plus other workshops and talks throughout the year
* Parental Leave: 12 weeks are 100% paid.
* The Catbird Giving Fund: We vote as a company on what organizations to support. A portion of all sales, year round, are donated to nonprofits aligned with our core beliefs of equality and helping others.
* A generous employee discount
* Pre-taxed MetroCards to save money on getting to work!
* Discounted Citi Bike Annual Membership
* Regular company-wide parties, brunches & happy hours
* A warm, casual work environment where people can really be themselves

Compensation: $50,000/year