Graphic Designer & Coordinator, In-Store Marketing

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer & Coordinator, In-Store Marketing

LOCATION: UNIQLO Memorial City Mall (Houston, TX)

DURATION: 6 month TEMP position

Company Overview:

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Position Overview:

As a dual-role member of the In-Store Marketing team, the Graphic Designer/Coordinator will partner with cross-functional teams as well as External Vendors to execute graphics for printed marketing materials that will help drive the business and evolve the UNIQLO brand by enhancing and elevating the Flagship experience. When the member is not designing and preparing coordination for the vendor, this member is supporting with usual business operations on the sales floor, including but not limited to manager on duty, customer service, replenishment, cash wrap duties, etc.

Graphic Design and Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design and adapt printed in-store marketing materials consisting of, but are not limited to: in-store signage, easels, flyers, panels, weekly promotional materials and custom flagship experience assets for both Dallas and Houston UNIQLO stores. This role is specifically focused on print.
• Cross-functional collaboration & partnership with Store Teams, Marketing, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising teams and external vendors/partners to create in store assets and fulfill marketing projects.
• Responsible for ensuring start to finish cycle of 100% execution and set-up of all the Marketing assets in the Texas stores in a timely manner with assets being created by the deadline to ensure no missed delivery. Communicating efficiently to team members responsible for setup completion at stores that this talent is not located at (i.e. Dallas).
• Work collaboratively with other teams on message alignment, as well as within the in-store marketing team to ensure the highest quality of creative at the Flagship level especially for Galleria Dallas (Dallas, TX) and Memorial City Mall (Houston, TX).
• Follow and maintain brand identity standards.
• Present designs in a clear and concise manner.
• Prepare/organize files for production within project deadlines.
• Order coordination and order form preparation ready-to-send for external vendors, working closely with SSC In-Store Marketing Coordinator.
• Able to readapt and interpret Global guidelines to current US markets.
• Responsible for ensuring all communication is clear, concise, accurate, and consistent with brand standards.
• The home-location will be the Memorial City Mall UNIQLO Store but is responsible for designing, ordering and instilling completion operations for all UNIQLO Texas stores.
• This talent will work at the store 5 days a week & there is no option to work from home (remotely). Exact detail of the schedule will be determined after we hire based on deadlines and requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Art, or the equivalent.
• Ability to travel between Dallas and Houston upon approval from Direct Report (only when necessary). Travel requirement is less than 20%.
• 3 years of graphic design experience in a corporate setting; fashion or retail experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Well organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to review and proofread documents for grammar and spelling.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet & follow through on tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to manage a large work volume and balance multiple projects simultaneously.

Hourly Rate: $45/hr

*The rate is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO USA does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.