Graphic Designer-Print
COMPANY OVERVIEW
For over a century, Neiman Marcus Group has served the unique needs of our discerning customers by staying true to the principles of our founders: to be the premier omni-channel retailer of luxury and fashion merchandise dedicated to providing superior service and a distinctive shopping experience in our stores and on our websites. Neiman Marcus Group is comprised of the Specialty Retail Stores division, which includes Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, and our international brand, mytheresa.com. Our portfolio of brands offers the finest luxury and fashion apparel, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and home décor. The Company operates more than 40 Neiman Marcus full-line stores in the most affluent markets across the United States, including U.S. gateway cities that draw an international clientele. In addition, we operate 2 Bergdorf Goodman stores in landmark locations on Fifth Avenue in New York City. We also operate more than 40 Last Call by Neiman Marcus off-price stores that cater to a value oriented, yet fashion minded customer. Our upscale eCommerce and direct-to-consumer division includes NeimanMarcus.com, BergdorfGoodman.com Horchow.com, LastCall.com, and CUSP.com. Every day each of our 15,000 NMG associates works towards the goal of enabling our customer to shop any of our brands "anytime, anywhere, and on any device." Whether the merchandise we sell, the customer service we offer, or our investments in technology, everything we do is to enhance the customer experience across all channels and brands.
Job Summary
The Graphic Designer provides compelling and distinctive creative, design and production support for print and online advertising while ensuring that all concepts are in adherence with the Bergdorf Goodman brand.
Job Duties
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Work with the creative team partners to develop creative strategies and compelling campaigns that engage the customer
- Based on seasonal creative strategies, assigned projects may include: layout designs for ads, invitations, mailers, in-store digital signage and additional special projects
- Work collaboratively with Art Directors, Copy Editors, Account Managers, Print Managers, Social Media Manager and Events Managers on assigned projects
- Manage and implement art changes with Account Manager, Editor and Production Designer
- Work closely with Account Manager to ensure projects remain on schedule
- Prepare creative and marketing teams' comps, boards and additional materials for presentations
- Coordinate images for each project and assist with photo research as needed
- Troubleshoot InDesign and image file issues as needed
- Organize and maintain digital files per department-wide archival system
- 3+ years prior graphic design experience
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud 2014 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Strong typographical skills
- Knowledge of HTML and motion graphics (After Effects) a plus
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Solid knowledge of print production processes and needs
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent time management skills with ability to work in a fast paced environment