Web Designer

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic was founded with an explorer's spirit and a desire to venture to new places, beyond the boundaries of the everyday. Our clothing is designed for a life with no boundaries.

We travel near and far in search of the finest materials and fabric innovations to infuse style with substance, because we believe that what you wear should open a world of possibilities. And the people that make up Banana Republic share the same qualities as our brand: curious, connected, undaunted by boundaries. Sound like you? Join us for the adventure of what's next.

About the role

The Designer will be responsible for conceptual development and innovative creative solutions for all digital marketing strategies, as well as, designing print components such as signage and in-store marketing. This individual will take projects from brainstorm phase through launch for a host of marketing vehicles such as email, mobile/desktop digital projects. In this role, the Designer will frequently be tasked with delivering multiple creative solutions to complex business problems, while partnering closely with other Designers, Marketers, Merchants, Content Developers and the UI/UX teams. This individual reports under a Senior Designer.

What you'll do

• Design materials that enhance the BR brand and the overall customer experience
• Design elevated and effective site and email experiences under the supervision of a Sr. Designer
• Drive innovation with editorial approach
• Ensure designs work within a responsive design system; reflects the BR brand look-and-feel by following brand standards and actively help develop graphic standards
• Concept stories that work across digital + print platforms and transition them into final production-ready layouts
• Follow brand standards and actively develop graphic standards
• Present work to business partners and senior management
• Work with Jr. Designers and production team to carry through the execution of design layouts
• Effectively communicate functionality and strategy to web-content-developers and print production team
• Work closely and collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, production, photo, and merchandising

Who you are

• 3-5 years of web graphic  design experience; an understanding of responsive design and social media is a plus.
• Experience successfully partnering and directing visual UX designers to execute a final responsive design. Knowledge of the software development process and ability to communicate well with software development teams.
• Strong project management skills and ability to influence others as well as individual contributor. Able to work well in cross-functional teams. 
• Extremely detail-oriented, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment simultaneously contributing to multiple projects each with aggressive development schedules.
• Strong communication skills. Able to present concepts in a clear and convincing manner to a broad range of audiences - from executives to software developers.
• Proficient in Adobe CC: primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• At least two references and portfolio demonstrating type and layout skills as well as variety. 
• BA/BFA in Graphic Design.
• Team player.

Benefits at Banana Republic

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy, 30% off at Outlet and 25% off at Athleta for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
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*For eligible employees