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Digital Graphic Designer, West Elm 

West Elm is seeking a highly motivated Digital Graphic Designer to help shape the creative vision across West Elm and West Elm Kids digital channels. This role is responsible for designing and evolving brand collaborations, seasonal campaign landing pages, and a wide range of digital marketing assets, including email, paid media and display. You'll collaborate closely with art directors, content strategists and cross-functional partners to create engaging, customer-centric experiences in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for photography, typography, layout and storytelling, along with exceptional attention to detail.

Overview/Responsibilities:

• Curate and design monthly homepage experiences, editorial features and seasonal marketing assets across web, email and social channels.
• Concept and design digital marketing assets to support seasonal campaigns including collaborations, landing pages, video and motion graphics
• Apply a strong editorial eye to layout, typography, photography and image editing
• Partner with content, marketing and creative teams to elevate brand storytelling through thoughtful layouts and fresh creative ideas
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to create digital experiences that balance customer needs with business goals
• Help evolve and maintain the visual identity of West Elm across all digital marketing channels
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines for West Elm and West Elm Kids, ensuring visual consistency across all marketing channels
• Work with Creative Managers and Project Management teams to manage design and creative deliverables on schedule
• Collaborate with print designers to create a cohesive brand experience across digital, print and retail touchpoints
• Identify opportunities to elevate the brand across digital and retail experiences
• Stay current on digital design trends, accessibility standards, UX/UI best practices and emerging technologies

Skills + Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of professional digital design experience
• Excellent layout and photo editing skills 
• Strong understanding of typography and hierarchy within web and digital marketing assets
• Experience in editorial, home, interiors, luxury or lifestyle brands is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with motion design or video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.) is preferred
• Strong understanding of responsive web design principles, design systems and component libraries/templates
• Understanding of responsive and mobile-first design
• Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG) best practices
• Proactive, outgoing and self-driven
• Strong communication, presentation and collaboration skills with the confidence to ask thoughtful questions and present creative work
• Very organized, detail-oriented 
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn, grow and contribute in a collaborative environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage competing deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• This role is in-office four days a week, Monday-Thursday and remote on Friday

Our Culture & Values 
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success, and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. 
People First 
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available: 
Benefits 
- A generous discount on all WSI brands 
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities 
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer 
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits 
- Tax-free commuter benefits 
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health 
Continued Learning 
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University 
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities 
- Resources for self-development 
- Advisor (Mentor) program 
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series 
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities. 

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.