Designer Digital Marketing

CB2, a subsidiary of Crate and Barrel, is redefining home design for today’s modern consumer. Committed to offering sophisticated, high-quality design at an approachable price, CB2 is located in downtown Chicago and offers a collaborative, creative work environment. If you're passionate about modern design and ready to contribute to innovative marketing strategies, CB2 is looking for a talented Designer, Digital Marketing to join the team.

As the Designer, Digital Marketing, you will be responsible for creating visually compelling and customer-focused designs primarily for email marketing and e-commerce. In addition, your role will span across various marketing channels, contributing to product launches, photoshoots, and store openings. The ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for design, a desire to push creative boundaries, and a keen understanding of how design drives business results.

Responsibilities:

• Email Design: Create elevated, user-centered email designs that align with creative and business strategies, driving sales and customer engagement.
• Collaboration: Work alongside the Senior Art Director to develop design, presentation, and photography concepts for digital creative.
• Photography Art Direction: Assist in planning and supporting the art direction of photography for email campaigns.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including the Production Designer, to ensure designs are executed to the highest standard and align with CB2's brand identity.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and schedule requirements.
• Creative Feedback: Direct the Production Designer on creative edits and ensure final designs align with business goals.
• Design Solutions: Consistently approach design projects with a user-centered focus, bridging customer needs with business objectives.
• HTML Proofing: Review and ensure final email designs meet all necessary specifications, including HTML rendering checks.

Qualifications:

• Experience & Skills:
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant design experience, with a focus on digital marketing and email campaigns.
  • Strong knowledge of graphic design principles and how to adapt them to digital marketing strategies.
  • Extensive experience designing for the email channel, with a deep understanding of best practices for email design.
  • Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and other design software.
  • Experience with email software like TAXI or other template-driven platforms is a plus.
  • Animation and motion graphics experience highly preferred.
  • Strong typography skills and an eye for detail.
  • Knowledge of social media trends and modern culture, with the ability to integrate these into design work.
• Communication & Project Management:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions clearly.
  • Excellent project management skills, able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work with cross-functional teams on evolving marketing campaigns.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field. Experience in the retail industry is a plus.