THE ROLE: Graphic Design Co-Op
**This role is for current Northeastern undergrad students only**
We are seeking enthusiastic and creative design students who are eager to be part of the creative team behind the most engaging online, off-price style destination, connecting world-class brands to the next-generation shopper.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to build an impressive portfolio as you gain hands-on experience in a dynamic retail fashion environment.
As a co-op, you will collaborate with a talented team of graphic designers, writers, merchants, and others to create digital assets.
If you're passionate about graphic design, typography, photography, and have a love of fashion, we invite you to apply and join a team that strives to make shopping an occasion to celebrate daily!
Rue Gilt Groupe is the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting over 35 million shoppers with coveted designers and in-demand labels at exceptional values.
With our brands, Gilt, Rue La La, and Shop Simon, we bring excitement to online shopping through world-class technology and marketing, creating an engaging experience for our customers.
What You'll Do: Work as an integral part of the creative design team with the same responsibilities as our associate designers to help design graphic assets for the Gilt.com website and email programs.Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to develop, design and deliver high-quality work that meets design and brand standards, the business objective, and seasonal creative direction.
Receive and implement feedback from the Senior Designer, Creative Director or business partners.
Proactively ask questions to ensure work meets the business objectives.
Gain exposure to other aspects that make up the RGG creative team by having an opportunity to shadow in our on-site photography studio, work with the social team to design engaging posts for our social media outlets, as well as an opportunity to work alongside the marketing team and gain insight into the RGG marketing world. What You'll Gain: A high volume of exceptional fashion-focused design projects for your portfolio.Exposure to the dynamic world of fashion and ecom retail-with a particular focus on luxury and premium brands.Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry professionals.A collaborative work environment that values creativity and innovation.Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives. About You:
At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation.
We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work.
Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay.
We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight!
We can't wait to learn more about you.
Knowledge of principles of design, including: layout, typography, color, balance, composition and current design trendsStrong self-motivation and drive to succeed; Organized, with a strong attention to detail and accuracyWorking towards a BA in Graphic Design with educational training in typographyExperience creating and optimizing graphics for the webAptitude to work constructively under stress in a fast paced, multi-tasking environmentExpertise in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Acrobat This position requires an online portfolio.
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Expected Base Salary Range: $20.00/hr
Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need.
Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual.
Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
ABOUT US:
Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands.
We've defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.
Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites - Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.
Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery - we make shopping an occasion to celebrate.
At the forefront of fashion and technology, we're also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates.
We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected - every day.
Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.