Freelance Associate Graphic Designer - International Marketing

Title: Freelance Associate Graphic Designer - International Marketing
Reports To: SR Art Director
Location: This role will be hybrid, based in our Pittsburgh Office

ASSIGNMENT CLARIFICATION:
This position/assignment is a temporary (HR to confirm specific range of dates.) You will be considered an employee of System One, our 3^rd party partner of our contractor population, and/or of your specific freelance agency.

Get to Know the Role:
This role will be responsible for the production and release of AE & Aerie International campaigns and creative marketing assets for both print and digital; Producing creative assets for stores, OOH, digital, social, wholesale, etc.

What You’ll Do:

• Interpret concept artwork into production-ready files – adding die lines, and color callouts, checking dimensions for accuracy & attaching inspiration samples/color chips.
• Produce, organize, and release digital design assets in Figma, including component-based layouts, localization updates, and copy adjustments for International use.
• Spec and release sign kits, seasonal assets, and packaging for print artwork, as well as rolling releases, seasonal assets, and how-to guides for digital artwork.
• Proof and review materials, both print and digital.
• Review and follow the weekly production schedule, meeting all deadlines.
• Work closely with the US Production department to ensure packaging quality and meet deadlines.
• Communicating between design/production on a regular basis.
• Be conscious that both brands, in-store and online, are maintained in overall appearance, consistency, and point of view.
• Create style guides and overview guides for presentations.
• Stay up-to-date with current design and graphics trends in fashion and marketing.
• Flexible hours to stay as needed. Ability to work with ease and efficiency in high-activity work environments
• In-person/in-office collaboration is required; the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs

• BA or BFA degree in Graphic, Web, or Communication Design required.
• Portfolio of representative work required.
• 2+ years experience in fashion retail marketing, design studio, agency or freelance ideal.
• Experience with both print and digital production.
• Extremely proficient in design applications: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop, and Figma.
• High degree of proficiency with online drives and internet applications. Google Drive and other Google workspace applications.
• Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Experience with project management tools is a plus.
• Experience supporting motion, animation, or video handoff for digital channels across web, email, and social is a plus.