Senior Designer, Digital & Paid Media

Job description

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding. The Senior Designer, Digital & Paid Media serves as a key visual storyteller, partnering with brand marketing to create designs for digital ads, performance channels, organic social platforms, and display banners. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the role connects creative concepts with performance data to deliver engaging designs across digital touchpoints. This is an on-site position based out of our Photo Studio location in Chicago, IL. A day in the life as Senior Designer, Digital & Paid Media... Hands-on Design & Execution: Executes complex creative projects across digital channels under the direction of leadership, focusing on paid/organic social ads, web banners, and digital display creative Creative Concept & Storytelling: Creates elevated design solutions that visually convey complex concepts, brand narratives, and marketing messages using strong typography, layout, video, and motion graphics Mentorship & Creative Oversight: Mentors designers, guiding them on conceptual thinking and execution while overseeing project workflows to ensure creative quality and consistency Platform Optimization & Best Practices: Ensures all creative assets adhere to platform specifications, best practices, and technical requirements across channels including Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and Google display networks. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong cross-functional relationships and interacts daily with internal teams, brand leads, and external partners to deliver high-impact digital content on schedule Brand Integrity Alignment: Partners with design leads to ensure new digital campaigns maintain and elevate brand identity standards across all touchpoints AI Innovation & Workflow Integration: Embraces and integrates Generative AI tools and streamlined post-production workflows to accelerate asset variation, brainstorming, and production efficiency without compromising brand quality Performance-Driven Iteration: Participates in hindsighting sessions to review performance metrics and creative data, translating insights into agile creative pivots and optimized asset variations Project & Timeline Management: Manages multiple design initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining quick turnaround What you'll bring to the table... Experienced in designing for digital and social platforms with a deep understanding of channel-specific best practices and algorithmic mechanics Extensive knowledge in graphic design, digital composition, and visual storytelling that bridges business goals with customer needs High level of proficiency in typography, layout, video editing, and motion design/animation Detail-oriented with a keen eye for aesthetic quality, brand consistency, and visual hierarchy Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight turnarounds Informed on emerging digital media trends, platform updates, and Gen AI design tools Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and complex technical considerations to team members and business partners Knowledge of or passion for the home design, interior design, and lifestyle spaces Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively in a high-volume team environment We'd love to hear from you if you have... Must provide a link to portfolio with samples of strong typography, animation/motion graphics, high-performing paid social creative, and multi-platform digital campaigns 5 years of professional visual design experience within an agency or in-house retail/E-commerce creative department Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (Marketing/Communication Studies is a plus) Experience with animation, motion graphics, and video editing. Experience with web display banners and HTML/Generative AI workflow integration is a strong plus High proficiency in Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro), as well as Google Workspace and project management tools (e.g., Asana) Comprehensive knowledge of Meta (Instagram/Facebook), TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.