Graphic Designer

LOCATION: SF | LA

INTRODUCING SOKO

Be part of a fast growing, award winning, and dynamic fashion tech business that has been recognized as a game changing ethical fashion innovator by Forbes, CNN, the World Bank, Huffington Post, and more. Our mission is to transform ethical fashion from a niche player in the global fashion industry to a meaningful and competitive sourcing and purchasing option for global brands and individual consumers alike. Soko’s unique model is doing just this by pioneering what we like to call Ethical Fast Fashion – providing close to real time trend responsive product that is both price sensitive and socially and ethically handcrafted by marginalized creatives living and working in the developing world. Our modern, fashion forward products, handmade from ethically sourced and upcycled materials, have become a favorite of more than 400 international retailers ranging from Nordstrom, The Reformation, and Anthropologie, and endorsed for social impact by the United Nations, USAID, and the World Bank. Our supply chain innovations have enabled us to match marginalized developing world artisan production with real-time global demand for Soko’s designs. We currently manage a network of more than 2000 independent artisans through what we call our “virtual factory” – a mobile phone driven supply chain that coordinates opportunity, production and fulfillment with no centralized point of production or overhead. This results in a model so efficient and affordable that artisans retain an unprecedented 25- 35% of revenue while Soko is able to compete on price and timelines in the mainstream market.

THE ROLE

Soko is looking for a Graphic Designer who will bring innovation and creativity to the team- an individual who understands our brand mission and the ever-evolving demands in the fashion space. Under the guidance of the key stakeholders, the Graphic Designer creates best in class designs that address strategic business objectives for ongoing brand marketing and digital strategies. We’re seeking a hands-on creative who is excited by taking risks, experimenting and composing brand appropriate designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute print and digital visual marketing creative assets, including consumer and wholesale e-mails, look books, website and various wholesale and consumer-facing assets

• Design marketing materials for Soko’s website including homepage and promotional banners, landing pages, and third party digital ads · Collaborate with varying departments to explore and create design visions and goals for all projects

• Retouch, color correct, and color overlay digital images (models and product) in preparation for web application and/or print media · Build and maintain a library of photography, illustrations, fonts, Pantone swatches, research material, and design inspiration for the brand, i.e. brand asset libraries
• Maintain brand DNA while evolving brand aesthetic across all visual channels
• Work cross-functionally to ensure that all graphics/visual elements support a strong, focused point of view
• Adhere to the demands of a production schedule and be aware of release schedules and all relevant deadlines
• Effectively manage multiple projects with other members of the team.
• Provides leadership by generating excitement, enthusiasm, a positive mental attitude and commitment to Soko’s objectives
• Keep up to date with the most relevant design and digital trends
• Takes a collaborative team approach towards aiding each department in Soko’s initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

• +2 years experience in digital graphic design with a strong portfolio that shows a clear command of all aspects of visual design including typography, composition, color, use of photography, and asset management
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects under a tight deadline
• Great communication skills and a talent for collaboration
• Understanding of responsive design best practices and implementation
• Experience with eCommerce, digital marketing and digital publishing
• Strong communication and project management skills
• BA or MA in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, Marketing, Fine Art Design, or related discipline
• Video editing capabilities not required, but would be a plus

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite in a MAC environment, including but not limited to the following programs:

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• InDesign

• Acrobat Pro

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

COVER LETTER, RESUME & PORTFOLIO REQUIRED TO APPLY.

Job Type: Full-time