Avedis Zildjian Company
Zildjian Senior Graphic Designer
Norwell, MA | $122K - $151K
Qualifications
- 4 year degree, and 5+ years as a designer in a B2C focused environment
- Exceptional conceptual and design skills and a robust portfolio that shows your talent in print, web, and digital creative development
- Expertise with the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and XD
- Understanding of Adobe After Effects, Figma, Lightroom
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint with strong storytelling, side design and production skills
- Excellent project management skills and ability to multi-task and track a wide variety of activities under deadline, paying close attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly collaborative and experience working with multiple cross-functional partners
- Knowledge of art and photography rights, documentation, licensing, etc
- Up-to-date on current design and social media trends
Responsibilities
- We are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to be responsible for the execution and on-time delivery of highly impactful creative materials to support our global brand initiatives and product launches
- Projects will cover a wide spectrum, ranging from website graphics, to advertising campaigns (print & digital) to company branding and promotional events, as well as other sales and marketing materials for our Zildjian family of brands including Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Balter Mallets
- Reporting directly to the Director of Integrated Marketing, s/he will work in close collaboration with Brand Management, Social Media Managers, Education & Content Development, Trade & Event Marketing, Sales, and Artist Relations to create consumer communications that drive engagement with and affinity for our brands amongst our target consumers
- Be the creative leader conceptualize campaigns, communications, and graphics for our brands
- Effectively execute on-strategy ideas, and present multiple options for internal constituents to review, provide feedback, and approve
- Manage the creative delivery process
- Conceptualize, develop, gain approvals, and release all print, web, and digital advertising for US & International markets including, but not limited to consumer and trade print publications, digital display banner ads, and social media posts (both organic and paid opportunities including sponsored posts, canvas, carousel, and other ad formats)
- Work closely with the Social Media Managers in order to deliver a variety of assets formatted for each social platform (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
- Conceptualize, develop, and execute email and web assets, Amazon storefront and A+ page assets, retail.com brand pages, artist profiles, and other web content for our owned assets as needed
- In partnership with Brand Management, lead design, development and production of all product packaging
- Design and develop trade show assets, POS, and sales collateral including sell sheets and annual product catalogs
- Lead in not only development but execution, ensuring materials are printed and delivered as planned
- Perform production functions for existing creative including resizing, revising, refreshing ads, web creative, and other sales & marketing collateral
- Maintain an archive of all creative job files, digital assets, and product and artist photography
- Act as program lead for all creative projects, inclusive of: fielding and aligning on creative briefs, acquiring price quotes, assigning part numbers and UPCs as necessary, building, aligning, and adhering to project timelines, and gaining brand management and leadership approval to creative
- In partnership with Brand Management teams, conceptualize, coordinate, and manage product and brand photo shoots
- 201-500 employees
- Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Entertainment, Wholesale, Arts and Entertainment, Musical Instruments
- Privately Held
- Norwell, Massachusetts
Company information
The Avedis Zildjian Company has been synonymous with setting the standard for the development and manufacture of high performance musical instruments since 1623. As the world’s leading maker of cymbals, drum sticks and percussion mallets, Zildjian products are sold across the globe, under the Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Balter Mallets brands, and are the standard to which all other cymbals, drumsticks and mallets are measured. From the beginner to the world’s greatest rock stars, jazz performers and concert percussionists, amateurs and pros alike choose Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Balter Mallets products to share their musical expression, without compromise. Headquartered in Norwell, MA with offices in Newport, ME, Los Angeles, CA, London, UK, and Singapore, Zildjian products are sold globally through distributors and via a network of dealers. All Zildjian products are made in the USA at our cymbal factory in Norwell, MA and drumstick/mallet factory in Newport, ME. Zildjian is an equal opportunity employer. Our team is at the heart of our culture. We value family, innovation, and accountability. We strive to hire and develop the best team possible and foster a culture of collaboration, communication and transparency. For more info on careers at the Avedis Zildjian Company, visit: https://zildjian.com/career-opportunities
