Sr. Associate, Graphic Designer at SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day®, Babyganics ® and Ecover ®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 94,000.00 USD - 124,000.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we're proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

We are seeking our next Graphic Designer to join our Brand + Innovation Design. This role will be creating inspiring concepts from concept to execution (innovation phase all the way to launch). This visual storytelling will need to be considered across many channels and touchpoints. This can include (yet may not be limited to) conceptual moodboards, packaging, design hierarchy, concepts, brand ID, in-store experiences, photography art direction, trade show concepts and graphics, and omni thinking on campaigns / projects including digital and social. You love how brand strategy relates to design. You have an understanding that all parts of a project lend to a complete brand story. You also enjoy executing and presenting your ideas and working cross-functionally to find new solves for sustainable packaging solutions. You will report to the Creative Director for Brand + Innovation Design and will collaborate with the larger future thinking Design Studio Team. While this role will focus mainly on the Method and Ecover brands, there may be some overflow of design support for the larger umbrella of brands including Mrs. Meyers and Babyganics.

NOTE: This is an in-office position. San Francisco, CA

Key Responsibilities:

• Create design forward, inspiring concepts that need to be applied across many channels and touchpoints. Provide omni thinking and solutions to brand design solutions, working with other members of the design studio + Brand experience team.


• Design and produce graphics for branded materials including (and not limited to) packaging, innovation, brand ID, in-store experiences, trade shows, and omni thinking on campaigns / projects including digital and social


• Contribute thinking design strategy from a creative perspective


• Work with studio leads and Creative Director on high level concepts and innovations, brand ID, in-store experiences, trade shows, campaigns, toolkits, and other internal design projects.


• Set up design files on dielines and work seamlessly with production artists for final release of files (there will be some production needed for this role - you will need to know how to apply graphics to clean files and package artwork accordingly). Color selecting, matching and review of files and product samples across the portfolio.


• Produce moodboards and decks to bring the method brand to life, with consideration of design trends and new creative concepts.


• Represent the design team in project meetings, mentor and guide associate designer(s) on long term projects.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to meet deadlines

Requirements:

• 3+ years Graphic Design experience with at least 1+ year with print experience including packaging


• Bachelors Degree

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Ability to be nimble and patient.


• Communicate effectively and provide proactive approach to updates


• Represent the design team in project meetings, mentor and guide associate designer(s) on long term projects.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to meet deadlines


• An understanding of packaging design and some examples


• Knowledge of cpg / personal care / beauty / skincare or relevant categories


• A strong understanding of print processes, dielines, and Adobe Creative Suite is a must


• Experience in setting up, revising, and proofing of print files

Lifestyle Brand (LSB) PERKS:Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Here are a few of the ways we Care like a Mother for every person against dirty:

• Rockstar health insurance benefits package


• Jollydays: competitive vacation bundle


• Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options


• 3 Care Days (a.k.a. Volunteer Time-Off) a year, to be a force for good


• Global Ping Pong Tournament + Prom...you heard that right-- let's dance


• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.

Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster f or more information.

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