Why do we have this role @ Koala
We're hiring a second in-house Senior Graphic Designer to meet growing creative demand across digital marketing, product launches, internal branding, and ad hoc requests. This role supports Koala's performance-driven growth by delivering engaging, high-impact design that is consistent with brand identity and scalable across channels.
What key responsibilities does this role have @ Koala?
- Follow brand guidelines to create graphics, videos, and other creative across all platforms (including, but not limited to, digital ads, paid and organic social media, email, direct mail, website, etc)
- Design engaging static and video creatives for Meta and other platforms
- Support affiliate and YouTube channel creative build-outs as channels expand
- Develop internal-facing materials (employer branding, decks, PDFs, one-pagers)
- Translate briefs and directives into on-brand assets that meet business goals
- Iterate and optimize creative based on click-through and engagement performance
- Copywriting for content as needed
- Partner cross-functionally with Growth, Product, and CX teams on 360 campaigns
- Support web, landing pages, and pop-up design needs
- Analyze the competitive landscape and present findings to the team
- Collaborate with other designers and freelancers as needed
- Keep up-to-date knowledge of the creative landscape, trends, and software
- Assisting in conceptualizing and brainstorming creative ideas
- Creating and updating briefs, decks, templates, or guidelines
- Utilize provided data and analytics to guide design decisions
- Adhere to a fast-paced yet flexible working rhythm aligned with seasonal business needs
- Present work to the team, and adjust design decisions according to feedback
- Assist in influencer discovery, communication, and negotiation
- Meet deadlines, assure work is high quality and reflects brand standards
The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years experience in a graphic design role or similar
- Proficient with video editing and Adobe CC software
- Experience with social media
- Ability to design across platforms for 360° campaigns
- Minimum educational level: Associates in graphic design or a related field
- Experience in the DTC, retail, and /or high-ticket product industry a plus
- Ability to clearly communicate design choices
Benefits
Treehouse Perks & Privileges...
Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we're one happy bunch!
- Work From SofaBed (WFB) - We have an office in LA, but also happy for you to be fully remote
- Take a break - Generous time off - Koala life leave, volunteer, parental, and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.
- Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates' for your friends and fam.
- Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found, and evolving. You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support
- Competitive 401k matching and comprehensive Anthem private health insurance plans
- Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.
- Short-term incentive plans ensure you benefit as Koala succeeds!
- Community & connection - We believe that simply doing ‘no harm' isn't good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1% and so much more
- All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to!
Koalities we look for...
At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don't shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees! We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball (Aussie cricket reference FYI). Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers' expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got! ;)
There's no such thing as a ‘perfect' candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We're an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.
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