Digital Content Designer II Global - Converse

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

ABOUT OUR TEAM 

The Global Digital Content & Design team at Converse creates strategic and distinct digital experiences to inspire our audience. We’re powered by the people and style of our communities. We’re energized by our innovation and purpose. And we’re constantly searching for the stories behind our products. Check out Converse.com…see all that creative? Our team designs that. Our team is made up of four different functions that work together: Creative Operations, Digital Content, Digital Design and Digital Copy. Together, we strive to create content that exemplifies our Brand Mission, Values, and Purpose (aka, our MVP). We develop content and storytelling that supports our digital direct commerce & wholesale ecosystem. We’re talking everything from Converse.com, our B2B site, email campaigns, paid social, and much more. Specifically, your role will be focused in the Content function.As a team, we move our business goals forward through compelling brand stories, seasonal commercial stories and custom “Converse By You” content across our digital channels—all over the world. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a Senior Designer for the Content function—someone who is a creative thinker, has experience concepting, planning, and executing photo & video shoots with strong graphic design skills and passion for the Converse brand. Someone with knowledge of concepting and creating content for integrated digital consumer journeys,with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

This candidate should have an unbending rigor for creating high-quality work. Someone who is driven, strategic, thinks critically, is accountable, empathetic, resourceful, takes initiative and has great interpersonal skills. 

It is crucial for this role to have strong relationships with the immediate functions on your wider team (Operations & Production, Copywriting, & Design) as well as our cross-functional partners; primarily our Experience Strategy team, Brand team and Digital Merchandising. 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• In this role you will own the conceptingthrough post-production and final finished assets of photography 

• You will handle product & lifestyle content—experience being the lead art director on set, working with product, talent, photo/videographers, producers, and associated photoshoot staff

• Your role will lead our product storytelling and seasonal content

• You will have strong communication skills and be expected to clearly articulate your concept decks and pitch your ideas to internal teams and senior leadership 

• You will work with Project Managers/Producers and Experience Strategists to assist in creating comprehensive briefs, and execute high-quality work while meeting deadlines/budget

• Be willing to take risks to determine the balance between exceptional creative and relevant business needs

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Senior Global Digital Designer,you will work with our team of Designers, Copywriters, Ops/Producers, UX, and Experience Strategists. You will partner closely with teams across the Digital Organization, Brand, Product, and Geography teams, to deliver content that supports Converse Marketplace business goals. This role reports to theDirector, Global Digital Content.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or design related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

• 2-4+ years’ experience in digital design for large retail e-commerce or key digital agency experience specific to the streetwear footwear/apparel industry.

• Skills with Adobe Suite, Frame.io, and other post-production software

• Understanding of animation, video editing, photo retouching—Skills in Abode After Effects a plus

• A genuine passion for digital marketing and the online space with a strong knowledge of digital commerce, performance marketing (email, paid social and other media) A/B testing, designing for different and multiple target audiences, and social media platforms  

• Able to manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands and changes

• Familiarity with project tracking tools such as Asana or Trello

• A genuine passion and connection to streetwear culture and trend

• Understanding of current digital content & design trends for e-commerce

• People management experience 

• Strong knowledge of digital commerce, user-experience, and social media platforms  

• Any other design experience is valued. Must show fully comprehensive portfolio.

• Strong writing and communications experience

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Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.