Associate Graphic Designer, Temp

Company Introduction

La Jolla Group is a leading apparel management company with a proven track record of building, growing, and supporting some of the industry’s most recognized and exciting brands. Through strong partnerships, innovative thinking, and operational expertise, we provide the infrastructure and resources brands need to thrive in a fast-moving marketplace. As our portfolio continues to evolve and grow, so does the opportunity to be part of what we’re building.

Our team thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment where great ideas and great people make an impact. Employees enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, generous discounts on our apparel brands, occasional employer-provided lunches, and year-round local events. Most importantly, we believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to investing in their growth, development, and strengths.

General Summary

The Temporary Associate Graphic Designer supports the Marketing team in developing engaging, on-brand creative across a variety of digital and physical marketing channels. This role assists with the design and production of email campaigns, digital advertising, social media content, e-commerce and website assets, marketplace creative, and in-store marketing collateral. Working within established brand guidelines and creative direction, the Associate Graphic Designer will help translate marketing initiatives into compelling visual content while managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and maintaining consistency across La Jolla Group’s portfolio of apparel brands. 

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain calendar deadlines, be detailed oriented and work well in a team environment

Email Marketing:

• Support in designing multiple, weekly email sends that follow brand and best practices in production and mobile-first design for all LJG brands

Performance Marketing & Display Ads: 

• Support in designing digital marketing ads for Display Advertisements, Affiliate Advertising, etc.
• Dynamic Social Advertisements (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) that follow industry best practices

Social Media Creative: 

• Assist in creating fun & brand-building graphics & video assets for social media, including Instagram, IG Stories, TikTok, YouTube and blog
• Dynamic Social Advertisements – Animated .gifs and Carousels

Amazon Marketplace: 

• Create seasonal marketing and product visuals for O’Neill’s Amazon store
• In-Store Marketing Collateral:
• Help with the design and development of seasonal in-store point of purchase marketing

Website Asset Creation:

• Support in creating assets for web, including banners, PDP imager, landing pages, and blog

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in completing multiple tasks at once
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in operating office and technological equipment and software
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, and vendors
• Ability to work independently and meet managerial goals
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to organize daily activities of self and to work as a team player
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of graphic design, with a solid sense of design, typography and illustration
• Proven knowledge of the O’Neill brand heritage as well as current trends in design, art, fashion, and apparel
• Clear understanding of company philosophy and art direction
• Able to organize and present concepts in a clear and concise manner

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 year’s professional experience
• Degree in Art, Graphic Design or comparable work experience, a strong portfolio
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, with working knowledge of Figma and Asana or an equivalent task/project management application.

This is a Temporary role and is not eligible for benefits. 

Physical Requirements

Seeing: Must be able to see well enough to read reports.

Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with customers, vendors and employees.

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up products.

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to type and use technical sources.

La Jolla Group provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and termination. La Jolla Group is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment where all employees can thrive.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment, and the Company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply it in any way the Company desires at any time. Employment with La Jolla Group is at-will.