Manager, Graphic Design

About the role

CHANEL is seeking a highly collaborative Graphic Designer to join our Artistic Direction team in New York City. This individual is responsible for playing a leading role to contribute to the growth of the U.S. business through cohesive and meaningful design.

Responsibilities

• Adapting and executing graphic design collaterals for global campaigns while balancing and considering the unique POV and goals of the U.S. market
• Create final artwork mechanicals, facilitate specs to production partners and follow the process to completion, including approving color proofs and attending press runs and site visits as needed
• Adapt global designs and create local print collateral, including brochures, sampling kits, scented materials, invitations, out-of-home media and transparencies
• Contribute to the brand purpose by ideating and collaborating creative concepts for Arts & Culture initiatives for the U.S. market
• Provide creative solutions and support with an understanding of key business and strategic objectives for PR eventing and marketing initiatives
• Build strong working relationships and instill trust within the Artistic Direction team, cross-divisionally and globally, along with external vendors and agencies
• Champion creative excellence that inspires daily actionable tasks and decisions as it pertains to graphic design and visual direction of the House
• Design and construct high quality hand comped samples for proof of concept and validation using various materials

Requirements

• Expert in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Understanding of Figma, After Effects and SketchUp is a plus
• An appreciation and passion for design with a meticulous eye for detail, storytelling, typography, branding and imagery as it relates to multiple mediums and visual concepts
• Self-motivated and able to stay organized with changing workloads and assignments with an ability to prioritize work and resources across projects, from small creative tasks to larger deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present creative and strategic ideas effectively to the Artistic Direction team and cross-divisionally
• Naturally collaborative attitude with an enthusiastic approach and interest in learning
• Ability to execute on creative direction from leadership while bringing new ideas to the team
• Multi-format adaptation: ability to adapt visuals for point-of-sale, print media and out-of-home media
• Exceptionally skilled in hand comping using various materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Graphic Design or similar field of study
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in within an in-house creative team or creative agency
• Minimum travel required for press runs or onsite visits for production

Skills

• Expertise in design software
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Storytelling and branding skills
• Collaborative and innovative mindset
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to adapt to different formats
• Hand comping skills

Benefits

Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing, 2-week August Office Closure and a Wellbeing fund. Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership) are also provided. Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days are available. A robust healthcare offering; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program are included. Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking are additional benefits. Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $89,000 through $110,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.

Schedule

Role based in New York City requiring a minimum of 3 days in-person office presence in our Midtown Manhattan office. Additional in-person or onsite days may be required.