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Lovevery Senior Illustrator & Graphic Designer in Boise, Idaho
About Lovevery
Lovevery is a fast-growing digitally native brand co-founded by successful serial entrepreneurs and based in Boise, Idaho. Our customers are parents, and our mission is to help them feel confident they are giving their children meaningful development experiences in the critical early years of life. Taking a science-based approach, Lovevery products have won awards from Red Dot, Parents' Choice, and NAPPA. Lovevery was named one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative education companies of 2024. (https://www.fastcompany.com/91036695/lovevery-most-innovative-companies-2024)
The Role
As we grow our company, the need for fresh, high quality, and effective creative continues to increase. The Senior Graphic Designer will play a role in the visual execution of our physical product lines and their associated elements. The right candidate will work cross-departmentally to execute developmentally appropriate, elevated design solutions across various types of physical products and materials. Tasks include but are not limited to: color and pattern evaluations, illustrations, type and layout design, and packaging executions. The following attributes in a candidate are essential to success in this role.
Responsibilities
Deeply absorb child development intent of each product and use visual design to bring that to life
Develop color, pattern, and illustrative executions for physical products in collaboration with Product Designers, Product Innovation, and Creative Director
Demonstrate detailed oriented and refined typography and layout skills
Assist Innovation and Product Development team with designing and creating concept artwork for new products in early development and play testing
Present work with the ability to communicate why the creative decisions were made
Maintain exceptionally high creative standards
Have an ability to stay organized and manage bandwidth in order to execute multiple projects simultaneously
Inspire new ways of thinking, using fresh and unique approaches to design problems
Attributes
Highly creative with a sharp eye for details — You pour over art, graphic design, photography, and social trends for information and inspiration
Strong knowledge of design elements and principles — You understand the systems of graphic design in order to create work that is both aesthetically beautiful and effective
Strong physical product sense — You understand the role color, material and finish play in bringing the vision of a physical product to its best form
Project Management — Work ethic, responsiveness, and results orientation matter in every role at Lovevery. With everyone driving hard to achieve the company's goals, it is critical to have strong project planning skills
Collaboration — Work with design team and stakeholders to develop conceptual design and photographic directions for all executions
Communication — You are comfortable working with all business strategy managers throughout the creative process to meet design objectives and timelines
About You
BA / BFA Degree in Graphic Design or Art & Design
6+ year working as a graphic designer within an agency, studio or in-house organization
A compelling portfolio of work, with an emphasis on graphics and illustration executions on physical product
Exceptional demonstration of typography and longform layout skillset
Creative problem-solving skills
Awareness of trends, with the ability to interpret them into high performing, brand-consistent creative
Balances a strong creative point of view with a generous and collaborative spirit
Process and take action on creative feedback
Highly collaborative and a strong communicator
Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks at one time through excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Responsible by nature
Proficiency Adobe Creative Suite
This role is based in Boise, ID and relocation assistance is provided
The Benefits/Perks You'll Enjoy
Competitive salary, benefits and stock option package
3 weeks PTO in year 1 +14 paid holidays
Generous parental leave
Any equipment you need to get the job done
Free/discounted Lovevery products
Lovevery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in all forms. All employment decisions at Lovevery are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.