Digital Designer

POSITION TITLE:         Graphic Designer – Digital 
REPORTS TO:          Sr Graphic Designer – Digital  
SUPERVISES:            --

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Digital Graphic Designer, you’ll create and release digital assets across email and site, supporting both seasonal campaigns and evergreen brand touchpoints. Partnering closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and the broader creative team, you’ll contribute to concept development, uphold brand consistency, and bring storytelling to life through high-quality visual design. This role requires attention to detail, time management, self-sufficiency, along with the ability to collaborate thoughtfully and ask the right questions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and release assigned digital assets for email and site—seasonal campaigns, promotions, and evergreen content.
• Collaborate with copywriters to ensure cohesive storytelling across visuals and language.
• Participate in concept development for seasonal creative in partnership with the Senior Graphic Designer and creative team.
• Contribute direction to the photo studio for still-life laydowns as needed.
• Help maintain image libraries, style guides, and other reference tools.
• Build and update review documents with minimal oversight.
• Track timelines and deliverables, ensuring assets meet review and release deadlines.
• Communicate proactively around scheduling concerns and collaborate to resolve blockers.
• Spec and release final creative assets in partnership with production and UX teams.
• Review routing packets to ensure accuracy and consistency before release.
• Stay informed on current design trends in fashion, retail, and digital marketing; share inspiration with the team.
• Support a collaborative, positive, cross-functional working environment.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Strong communicator with the ability to give and receive direct, actionable feedback.
• Self-directed and organized; able to manage assignments independently while knowing when to ask questions.
• Passionate about design with an eye for detail and storytelling.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player who values clear communication, collaboration, and continuous learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a digital design role, ideally in a retail or agency setting.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in layout, color, and responsive design for email and site.
• Proficient in Figma—a test project may be assigned to assess understanding.
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Solid understanding of digital best practices and how to apply them in real-world execution.
   

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.