Position Overview

Birchbox is seeking a passionate, creative, and thoughtful Graphic Designer to join our Creative Team. We are changing the way people discover new products and we want someone who is excited about defining and designing these new experiences.

The ideal candidate has a design personality that matches the Birchbox aesthetic—clean and modern with personality. You're fluent in current creative best practices and you know how to push the boundaries while staying within brand guidelines. You notice every tiny detail without losing the big picture and you are constantly critiquing and analyzing every brand experience. You're comfortable quickly iterating your way to a final, well-thought out design solution. You know how to articulate the rationale behind every design decision you make. 

With this role, your designs will reach over half a million subscribers every month, living in customers' homes as well as our SoHo retail space. You will ideate monthly subscription campaigns, iterate on limited edition boxes, design event collateral and signage, and create environmental graphics. Your ability to work under pressure and turnaround great designs on tight deadlines is crucial. Your design chops are outstanding and no detail passes you by, from paper texture and printed color to spacing consistencies. You can conceptualize in 2-D and 3-D forms and push the limits of design. There's a lot to get done and the right candidate will be energized by the chance to work closely across teams to create the best creative solutions!

Key responsibilities:

• Design visual systems for physical customer touchpoints, from print and packaging to retail spaces 
• Bring the monthly themes to life through concept and design
• Concept and create designs for unique Limited Edition boxes & Kits
• Assist in design strategies and campaigns
• Understand the brand and ensure its upheld through all Birchbox platforms
• Know how to ask the right questions and how to come up with answers 

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of design experience
• A strong portfolio that includes print and packaging work
• Illustration/painting/hand lettering skills are a plus!
• Great typography skills
• Familiarity with the latest design trends
• The ability to seamlessly balance long term projects with daily design needs
• Strong communication skills and a precise attention to details
• Masterful skills in Adobe Creative Suite
• An innovative spirit and excitement about evolving the Birchbox brand
• Team player who is eager to continue learning and push their design skill set beyond digital applications