Lead Graphic Designer [CLOSED]

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RYVE is an innovative and thriving e-commerce company that sells on Amazon, Etsy and Faire. Their focus is on creating beautiful and high-quality print products that customers love to buy and rave about. Their portfolio includes journals, mindfulness coloring books, affirmation cards, self-reflection cards, tarot cards, motivational desk calendars, and other stationery. These products go beyond inspiration—they are meticulously curated and beautifully packaged, creating truly exceptional experiences to help women grow.

The name RYVE draws inspiration from the words "drive," "strive," and "thrive." RYVE's mission is to inspire and empower women on their journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and well-being. The company achieves this by offering a range of motivational and mindful tools that spark positive change, foster resilience, and nurture a life of purpose, passion, and self-love.

RYVE fosters a culture of continuous learning, growth, and innovation within its operations and marketplace team. With a growth mindset, the team constantly pushes the boundaries of what is possible, taking the lead rather than following established norms. Leveraging advanced tools, automation, and streamlined processes, RYVE simplifies daily work and ensures operational efficiency.

The visionary leadership of RYVE is embodied by Torsten, the CEO, and Co-Founder, who guides the company's bold direction. Working alongside Torsten is Sally, the Creative Director and Co-Founder, who plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's creative endeavors. Additionally, RYVE benefits from the expertise of Rhea, the Operations & Marketplaces Manager, who oversees operations in the Philippines. The graphic design team, consisting of Olga, Yedah, Ksyu, and Olena, contribute their artistic talents from Russia, Ukraine, and Spain, adding a touch of visual brilliance to RYVE's offerings.

The Lead Graphic Designer role at RYVE is instrumental in driving the expansion of their print product portfolio. Reporting to Sally, you will contribute to the creation of a clear and innovative product vision and roadmap, produce outstanding designs, and act as a vital link between the founder and our graphic design team.

More specifically, within this role, you will:

• Collaborate with the founder to establish a clear and innovative product vision and roadmap.
• Engage in active product development, including design and content creation and deliver outstanding designs (journals, coloring books and other stationery products)
• Act as a bridge between the founder and the graphic design team, facilitating communication and progress; and manage project items in the product development pipeline.
• Ensure that all designs are of the highest quality and comply with the design guidelines and standards.
• Liaise with suppliers, such as printers, to define product specifications (e.g., paper type, thickness, finish).
• Manage design files, organize assets, and maintain design archives for future reference.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and have a keen eye for aesthetics, ensuring that the products remain at the forefront of the market.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and design critiques to discuss new ideas, present your work, and gather feedback from your colleagues.

During the onboarding process, you will become familiar with RYVE's brand, team, and existing product offerings. There won’t be any formal training for this position, as you’ll be expected to hit the ground running. However, during the first few weeks, you’ll receive support to help you get to know the team & understand internal processes. Additionally, you will receive a handover of new products in the development pipeline and begin working on their design and content. RYVE is committed to providing a supportive environment that enables your success in this role.

This is a full-time position with working hours aligned with Central European Time (CET). While there are core working hours for meetings and alignments, the company offers flexibility to accommodate individual preferences. Ideally, there should be an overlap within the morning/mid-day of CET time to facilitate collaboration and communication with the team.

To excel in this role, you need to have:

• Exceptional aesthetics and design eye, with a strong portfolio that showcases your design skills.
• Mastery of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator is indispensable. The candidate's expertise in these tools will empower them to bring their creative vision to life.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment and take direction from others.
• Consistency, trustworthiness, and a strong work ethic to deliver high-quality designs within established deadlines.
• A keen eye for design trends and the ability to stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and techniques.
• The ability to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously is crucial for success in this role. Strong organizational skills and effective prioritization will ensure smooth workflows and timely project delivery.

Our ideal candidate is:

→ Self-starter

→ Creative

→ Independent

→ Fast

→ Good with prioritisation

Brownie points for:

• Knowledge of the print process
• Experience with project management software, such as ClickUp, etc.

What’s in it for you?

• Monthly Salary: 2,500 to 4,000 USD
• Product Perks: Team members enjoy receiving all the inspiring and empowering products offered by RYVE.
• Year-End Bonus: Recognizing the hard work and achievement of targets, RYVE provides a Christmas bonus as a token of appreciation for team members’ contributions.
• Revenue-based Incentives: Success in product development translates to increased revenues and corresponding incentives and bonuses based on performance.
• Quarterly Salary Review: Regular salary reviews ensure that team members’ compensation reflects their contributions and growth within the company.
• Leadership Role: The role of Lead Graphic Designer offers the opportunity to actively guide the existing Design team and shape RYVE’s product portfolio.

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.

This job opening is actively seeking the perfect candidate and will close once found. To ensure your application is considered, take the time to carefully read the job description and submit a high-quality application that stands out.

JobRack has been contracted by RYVE to support them in their hiring process on their behalf.

As part of this, the JobRack team has gained a full understanding of the needs of RYVE and will review, filter, screen, and test candidates in line with this.

Candidates that best meet the needs of RYVE will be submitted as part of a final shortlist. Feedback will be provided throughout the process.

At the request of RYVE applications for this position must be submitted through JobRack and direct contact with the employer is not desired. If you have any questions, please contact JobRack at: martin@jobrack.eu

The hiring process for this position will include the following steps:

1. Completing the application form on JobRack.
2. Recording a short video introduction of yourself.
3. If shortlisted, completing test tasks.
4. Attending video interviews to discuss your previous experience and the new role in more detail.

In case you are applying for a full-time role: Please note that this position requires 100% commitment and is not suitable for those seeking a side job, freelance work, or part-time employment. It is important to only apply if you intend this to be your primary and only full-time job. Any attempts to work multiple full-time jobs without the knowledge of your employer may result in termination and a ban from applying to other jobs on the JobRack site.

– Only candidates from Eastern Europe are eligible to apply –

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