Graphic Designer (all genders) - Zalando Fashion Studios

Zalando

Nov 9, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Design
Creative Arts & Fashion
Berlin

Requirements

You have 3+ years of hands-on experience as designer in a design studio or in-house design department.
General knowledge of Motion Design and capable of delivering high-quality 2D animations. Please include links to your work in your portfolio.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in graphic design, communication design, visual design or media design
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator Indesign, Acrobat), Figma, and other relevant design software (AI tools for optimizing work are a plus).
Experience across concept development, digital, print, event design and brand identity.
Familiarity/understanding in video/photo shoots is a plus,
You are both a hands-on Designer and problem solver. With your solution-oriented attitude, you can manage both creative and administrative tasks.
You quickly grasp new design challenges, nail design project briefs, and produce deliverables that align with business goals and stakeholders.
Work independently as well as cooperatively with post-production teams to meet deadlines, which may include simultaneous projects.
You enjoy hands-on work, sketching design ideas, and creating practical examples. You also envision the customer experience and design according to Zalando's principles
Self-starter; You know how to manage stakeholders and educate them on design processes. You can go and talk to customers, are proactive and independent, understand the goal, and are determined to achieve it without stopping.
Fluent in English, German language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the consistency of our campaign designs is one of the most exciting and challenging tasks within our department. Join us as we leverage cutting-edge design technology and deep empathy to help customers encounter exciting products for the first time.
You will work collaboratively with art directors to design the banners that support our digital experiences — from onsite to offsite visualisations. You will influence and bring to life the asset adaptation vision, helping us inspire customers with superior design banners and format advice. You will lead the golden cut of our visual content through the Design post-production phase of both large and small creative campaigns, editorial campaigns and influencer collaborations.
You will break ground in serving up a wider variety of design ideas and ensure that the design meets the quality and reaches its full potential with the best adaptation advice for any type of web banners, social media posts, newsletters, email marketing and interesting print media.
You will contribute to the team by sharing best practices, supporting defining adaptation principles through CI, bar-raising in asset campaign performance, and sparking inspiring conversations.
Ultimately, you will always collaborate with the team by making work easier while keeping up with naming tools, master files and CIs so that greater efficiency can be achieved for everyone.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Graphic Designer at Zalando Fashion Studios?

The main responsibility is to concept, design, and post-produce creative campaigns that blend storytelling and visual innovation while delivering high-quality creative materials.

What qualifications are required for the Graphic Designer position?

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in graphic design, communication design, visual design, or media design, along with 3+ years of hands-on experience in a design studio or in-house design department.

Is familiarity with Motion Design necessary for this role?

Yes, a general knowledge of Motion Design and the ability to deliver high-quality 2D animations is required.

Which design software should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat), Figma, and other relevant design software; familiarity with AI tools for optimizing work is a plus.

Does the Graphic Designer need to work with other teams?

Yes, collaboration with multiple teams across the company is essential to convert ideas into designs that connect effectively.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Zalando provides access to a training platform to drive your development and offers biannual peer-to-peer reviews.

What are the benefits offered for this position?

The benefits include an employee shares program, discounts on fashion and beauty products, paid volunteering days, a hybrid working model, vacation days, family services, health and wellbeing options, and mental health support.

Is a portfolio required for application?

Yes, candidates are required to include links to their work in their portfolio as part of the application process.

Is knowledge of the German language necessary for the role?

While fluency in English is required, knowledge of German is a plus but not mandatory.

How does Zalando approach diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Zalando emphasizes inclusivity by design and does not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status in their hiring process.

Zalando

Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2008

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Zalando is a leading European online platform for fashion and lifestyle, offering a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products from various brands. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with a seamless and inspiring shopping experience, blending fashion with technology to create innovative solutions. The purpose of Zalando is to revolutionise the fashion industry by offering a diverse and inclusive shopping environment where customers can discover and purchase the latest trends and styles conveniently online. They aim to empower people to express their individuality through fashion while fostering sustainability and ethical practices within the industry.