Senior Graphic Designer (all genders) - Lounge by Zalando

About the role

This Senior Graphic Designer position focuses on elevating the visual identity and brand storytelling for Lounge by Zalando. The role involves taking ownership of creative projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality. A key aspect of the work is transforming routine promotional content into engaging visual experiences that capture audience attention and reinforce the brand's innovative approach to off-price retail.

The designer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust design systems, ensuring scalability and consistency across all visual assets. This includes applying advanced typography knowledge to enhance visual narratives and creating impactful static and motion designs. The role also requires developing compelling social media visuals to drive engagement and translating complex design principles into clear, effective presentations for stakeholders.

Success in this role means consistently producing high-impact visuals that align with global design and cultural trends, particularly within fashion and lifestyle. The designer will leverage tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and strategically incorporate GenAI tools into their workflow. The ability to manage creative projects and communicate effectively with stakeholders is crucial for making a significant contribution to the brand's visual presence.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $56,250 to $86,250.

Skills that matter here

• Graphic Design: This role requires a strong foundation in graphic design principles to create compelling visual content for various brand initiatives.
• Typography: Expert understanding of typography is essential for enhancing visual storytelling and ensuring brand consistency.
• Design Systems: The designer will establish and manage design systems to ensure scalability and consistency across all creative outputs.
• Motion Design: This position involves conceptualizing and executing high-impact motion design assets for promotional and social media content.
• Social Media Design: The role includes developing visually captivating designs specifically for social media to increase audience engagement.
• Adobe Creative Suite: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a core requirement for creating and editing visual assets.

Who this role suits

• A designer who thrives on leading projects independently and managing timelines effectively.
• Someone with a keen eye for fashion and lifestyle trends, capable of translating them into impactful visuals.
• An individual who excels at building and maintaining structured design systems for consistency.
• A creative professional who enjoys using both traditional and emerging tools like GenAI to innovate design workflows.

From the employer

• Manage creative projects end-to-end, taking full ownership of project timelines.
• Establish and manage robust Design Systems for design scalability and consistency.
• Apply expert understanding of typography to elevate visual storytelling.
• Conceptualize and execute high-impact static and motion design assets.
• Develop visually captivating social media designs to increase engagement.
• Translate complex design systems into simple, high-impact presentations.
• Stay ahead of global design and cultural trends.

• Relevant university degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Arts, or equivalent practical qualifications.
• 7+ years of professional experience in the creative and design field.
• Significant experience in managing creative projects and stakeholder communication.
• Strong understanding of cultural trends and an exceptional eye for fashion and lifestyle.
• Proven track record in Motion Design and Social Media Design.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and UI/UX design tools (e.g., Figma).
• Leverage GenAI tools strategically within creative workflows.

• Employee shares program.
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando.
• 2 paid volunteering days a year.
• 27 days of vacation a year for full-time employees.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Family services, including counseling and support.
• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub).
• Mental health support and coaching available.
• Development through training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review.