Job Description

Milani, the Los Angeles-based market leading color cosmetics brand, was founded over 20 years ago, with the passionate belief that everyone should have the opportunity to own and enjoy luxury beauty. To this day, Milani continues to innovate for and with its diverse community of #MilaniMakers and relentlessly tests the limits of what's available at affordable prices. Milani delivers high-end yet accessible luxury while championing inclusivity, self-expression, and experimentation through makeup.


Milani Cosmetics. Luxury that's born inclusive, not exclusive.


Milani Cosmetics is looking for an in-house

Graphic Designer (Print/Digital)

to join its Creative team. You are a highly creative individual with practical skills to create elevated experiential concepts, design leading brand graphics and work collaboratively within a small team. You are comfortable working independently and are solution oriented.


The Graphic Designer will work across dynamic parts of the Milani business covering Print, Experiential and Digital areas of need. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker, highly detailed and excited by bringing elevated and impactful designs to the customer through carefully considered print and digital designs. The goal of this position is to increase brand loyalty and other marketing experiences for the omni ecosystem, which includes Print, Packaging, Campaign Graphics, Renderings, In-store Promotional Displays, PR Mailers, Social and other retail partner assets. Your design vision is elevated, modern and bold and you have an impressive understanding of digital art trends and best brand practices. This role reports into the Global Creative Director and supports the overall Creative and Marketing teams.

Requirements

Design Key Art for use in Campaign Collateral across In-Store Displays, PR Mailers, Event Signage, Ads, Billboards and Print Media - current and emerging Concept beautiful and highly creative Experiential Designs in 2D and 3D formats Design Print and Digital assets, version layouts and run quality control checks of all assets prepared for hand-off, ensuring that assets are compatible with visual style/branding guidelines Adhere to the demands of a robust production and marketing schedule and be aware of release schedules, delivering work consistently on time or ahead of due dates. Track project timelines and prioritize project workload and projects using platforms such as Monday.com, Dropbox, etc. Work closely with Creative, Marketing, and Product Development teams to build Design strategies that support product initiatives to accelerate brand growth. Work cross-functionally to ensure that all graphics/visual elements support a focused point of view Strategize, manage, and evolve our design guidelines and packaging systems. Prepare and package files for print, social and web, working closely with external teams and vendors (i.e., proofing, color-matching, approving for print and exporting to different aspect ratios) Maintain and develop excellent communication with production vendors, printers and other external resources ensuring the best services are achieved Organize and maintain project archives Ensure that all creative produced meets all brief requirements, this includes but is not limited to correct dimensions, resolution, format, and die-lines

Qualities + Qualifications

At least 3-4 years of package and print design experience, preferably within beauty AA/BFA/BS Graphic Design degree, Multimedia or related field Keeps up with current and upcoming trends within the industry, pushing out of the box creative thinking Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively, with multiple rounds of revisions A proactive leader and someone the team can rely on and the Creative and Art Director can depend on to step in whenever needed Expert working knowledge of die-lines, renderings, mocks, print production, etc. Extremely organized with an excessive attention to detail, an outstanding communicator, and a solution oriented problem solver by nature Naturally inclined towards design optimized for marketing performance. You consistently research, identify, and share current industry design trends as they relate to the brand category Expert in: Adobe CC, Conceptual Design, Experiential, Type Design, Project Management, Presentation Skills

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Family Leave Wellness Resources

Compensation

The base salary range represents the low and high end of Milani's salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to location, education, skills, experience. The base salary range for this role is $70k to $80k.