Production Designer

At Schoolhouse we’re designers, makers, and creative thinkers, and since 2003 we have handcrafted custom lighting and lifestyle products that transcend time and trend. Just as important as the products we make are the people we work with. They are at the heart of everything we do. We’re always looking for hard working, innovative people to join the Schoolhouse team.

What you bring

• A strong design portfolio that demonstrates creativity, execution processes, and technical skills
• An ability to translate requirements (client, marketing and/or user) into design solutions, with an eye for visual detail and sensitivity to client-specific priorities
• You are process-driven; you love to work iteratively and are open to feedback and constantly improving a design
• You’re a proactive communicator; comfortable collaborating with and presenting work to senior leaders and stakeholders
• You have strong time management skills with the ability to be flexible, responsive, and prioritize across multiple projects
• You’re a self-starter, a natural team player, and comfortable working autonomously
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to analyze situations and recommend solutions if anticipating challenges
• You’re highly organized in maintaining project and creative files
• Unparalleled attention to detail and an eagerness to learn
• Interest and familiarity with UX / user-centered design concepts and methodologies

Responsibilities

• Craft beautiful, simple, visually engaging designs for Schoolhouse
• Conceptualize, design, edit, and build visual assets that align with Schoolhouse design systems and brand guidelines (Emails, photo editing, web ads, social media assets, motion, gifs, etc.)
• Work closely with the creative team (Senior Designer and Copywriters) and frequently partner across the larger organization (Marketing, Web, Product, etc.)
• Occasionally support in print and/or UI/UX-related projects as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Mac OSX, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects), Figma and/or Sketch is a plus
• Experience in digital/visual design combined with solid knowledge of how to use today’s digital channels and emerging technologies
• Ability to present and sell-in creative concepts and execution ideas
• Develop comprehensive designs that work across digital experiences
• Familiarity with current trends in design, typography, color, layout, art, photography, etc.
• Consistently deliver high-quality work on time and with attention to detail
• Motion skills are a bonus

Portfolio required: Please provide your design portfolio. I.E, A website or examples of recent work you have completed which are relevant to marketing, social media, advertising, digital design, UX and/or web design.

COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We have implemented a variety of policies, guidelines, and safety precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for our onsite workers. These precautions include but are not limited to social distancing policies, mask requirements, traffic control plans, installation of plastic barriers between team members, air filters and other ventilation enhancements.

OUR COMPANY AND CULTURE

At Schoolhouse, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We are a diverse team of makers, dreamers, thinkers, and craftspeople who take pride in our work, sweat the details, and are dedicated to creating the next generation of modern heirlooms. With multiple nationalities and languages spoken across our teams, we recognize that we’re not all the same and embrace that. We work hard to cultivate an open and collaborative culture where all employees not only feel valued for their differences but also at home in the workplace.

ELIGIBILITY

We value culture adds over culture fits and believe diversity in experience only contributes to team growth and success. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our company benefits include paid time off and holidays, a comprehensive insurance package, 401k plan, a generous employee discount and exceptional on the job training with cross-functional career opportunities. Our wellness and parental leave programs are crafted to support you and embrace a culture of work life balance. And in acknowledgement of a job well done, we regularly enjoy employee engagement activities and community gatherings.