System One is hiring: Graphic Designer - Print & Concept in Pittsburgh

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Freelance Graphic Designer POSITION SUMMARY: In partnership with the Art Director – Concept, you will be responsible for creation and maintenance of brand style guides, image libraries, and internal presentations and documents.
You will also support the Art Director & Graphic Designer of Concept with seasonal concept builds, including seasonal mood boards, logo development, typography studies, etc.
You will support all three of our design functions as needed: concept & print.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* First priority is to elevate the brand projection by focusing on consistency, aesthetic and technical excellence in the creation and release of all assigned projects.
* Create and maintain internal and external style guides, brand asset libraries, image libraries, presentations and documents through cross-functional collaboration.
* Concept
* Support seasonal concept development / sign-off processes by helping print, cut and set window room presentations
* Support initial prototype releases, development and sign-off
* Support internal milestone presentations and installations (Concept, Pre-Assortment, Coordination)
* Support seasonal sizzle/marketing recap presentations
* Logo and branding projects as assigned
* Print
* Support print team during floorset build / sign-off which may include designing, printing, cutting and setting signage
* Support the physical build and placement of signage as needed during floorset sign-off.
* Track schedule of all assigned projects to ensure deadlines are met for review meetings and release dates.
- Work through scheduling concerns and roadblocks with manager.
* Special projects, DM, OOH/Ads, coupons, handouts as assigned.
* Spec and release assigned projects.
* Proof and review all routing packets to ensure flawless release.
* Research current design and graphic trends in art and design, fashion, retail and marketing.
* Create and maintain a positive environment for full cross-functional team; key focus on collaboration between all team members.
* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
* Able to work in a hybrid environment, which will require working in person/in-office for a portion or all of a week based on the needs of the business
SOFT SKILLS:
* Active listening & solution-oriented thinking; empathy
* Clear, concise and purposeful visual & verbal communication style
* A passion for the work and ability to present effectively to cross-functional team members
* A self-starter with a keen eye for design; drive to collaborate and inspire
* Strong organizational, interpersonal, time-management and planning skills; AKA comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail- and deadline-oriented environment with the ability to drive productive and positive conversations
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
* 0-3 years experience as a graphic designer in a retail or agency environment (or equivalent experience and abilities)
* Expert level of knowledge in Adobe creative suite (Photoshop, Illustrator & Indesign)
* Experience in Figma.