CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price. Located in downtown Chicago, CB2 offers an engaging, collaborative work environment. If you're creative, team spirited and have a passion for modern design, then join the team as a Designer, Digital Marketing.

The Designer, Digital Marketing will have an impeccable eye, a passion for design and a desire to push creative boundaries. While the primary focus will be on email marketing and e-commerce, the role will span across all marketing channels, with the opportunity to work on product launches, photoshoots and store openings.

This is a hybrid position that currently works 4 days per week in our corporate office.

A day in the life as a Designer, Digital Marketing…

• Create elevated email designs that are customer-focused and support the creative/business strategy
• Assist the Senior Art Director on design, presentation and photography concepts for email and digital creative
• Assist in planning and supporting photography art direction
  Define and deliver email designs that drive sales and engagement
• Collaborate with Production Designer on final design executions
• Collaborate with design leads and external teams to ensure new campaigns are produced at standards that uphold/elevate the company’s brand identity
• Build cross-functional relationships and interact daily with internal teams on email and other digital marketing initiatives, as appropriate
• Consistently approach design projects from a user-centered perspective
• Ability to design solutions that bridge customer and business needs
• Manage projects while working within schedule requirements
  Direct the Production Designer to make creative edits through buyer review
• Review HTML Proofs (final design/rendering check)
• Manage asset requests

What you’ll bring to the table…

• Strong knowledge of graphic design with an ability to design solutions that bridge customer and business needs
• Experience in designing specifically for the email channel and possess a complete understanding of email design best practices
• Social media savvy with an innate interest in modern culture and trends
• Strong communication skills - including ability to present work with clear rationale behind design decision making, clear and concise written communication, and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills - able to manage multiple projects and meet all necessary deadlines
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptiveness, collaborating with the digital marketing team on new designs and campaigns

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, familiarity with retail industry a plus
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience of relevant software including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Experience withTAXI or other template driven e-mail software highly preferred
• Experience with animation and motion graphics
• Strong typography skills

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