Dynamic and growing retail company is now seeking a Contract Graphic Designers!
About Us
WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.
As the Graphic Designer, you will assist with designing, printing, and tracking a variety of in-store signage, flyers, and directives for all brands at WHSmith North America.
Note: This is a contract position with potential for full time opportunity in the future based on performance.
What You’ll Do
- Follow brand and style guidelines and maintain brand consistency for 30+ MRG brands
- Design and make print ready materials, including in-store signage, corporate brochures, event flyers, etc.
- Assist in creating and managing sign retention lists and inventory
- Assist as needed with larger design / marketing projects
- Fulfill Service Channel requests, print and distribute signs in weekly mail pack
- Maintain accurate project status updates, communicating to Manager, Graphic Design & Marketing and as needed to Director, Visual Merchandising & Creative Services
- To conduct him/herself in the spirit of the MRG mission, vision, core values and organizational health
- Other duties may as assigned
What You Bring
- Associate degree in graphic design, communications (or related)
- Minimum 2 years of graphic design experience (with professional portfolio)
- Proficient in various software applications: Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-Design) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Experience presenting and communicating design concepts
- Experience with WordPress, Light Room and Flash are a plus
- Retail in-store marketing design
- Passion for design and understanding of principles of composition, typography, and color theory
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Video/animation experience a plus
- Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing
- Short notice availability for travel required
- Additional Security clearance may be required depending upon location
MRG will consider related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
We can’t wait to meet you so apply today!
Marshall Retail Group prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located. InMotion Entertainment Group is the largest airport-based electronics retailer in travel locations globally, with access and insight into the latest technologies for business and leisure travelers, InMotion offers lifestyle products and electronics that include a wide breadth of headphones, mobile power, Bluetooth speakers and travel accessories.
EEO/ADA/DFWP
Marshall Retail Group/InMotion is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, it’s about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Job Type: Contract
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a portfolio available for the manger's review?
Experience:
- Graphic design: 2 years (Required)
- Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Las Vegas, NV 89118