Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Responsibilities: Assist in design and execute deliverables for all content marketing initiatives for distribution across all social media platforms including but not limited to You Tube, Facebook, and Instagram Collaborate to schedule and produce email campaigns and private membership deliverables Develop original creative concepts, visual identities, campaign artwork, and graphic systems for Royal Change programs, product launches, apparel collections, membership initiatives, and marketing campaigns. Create original illustrations, custom graphics, typography treatments, textures, iconography, and other visual elements rather than relying primarily on templates or stock assets. Create sophisticated photo compositions and image manipulations that transform photography into campaign-level creative. Design graphics and artwork for apparel and merchandise, with an understanding of how artwork translates from screen to physical product. Translate a single creative concept into a cohesive visual system across Instagram, You Tube, email, web, digital programs, PDFs, apparel, packaging, and other brand touchpoints. Generate multiple strong creative directions from an initial brief and confidently explain the thinking behind each direction. Collaborate with photography, video, marketing, social, and leadership to develop creative concepts from ideation through final execution. Maintain and evolve Royal Change's visual identity while continuously pushing the brand forward. Stay current on design, fashion, fitness, culture, typography, digital media, and visual trends without simply copying trends. Prepare production-ready artwork and maintain exceptionally organized working files, templates, asset libraries, and design systems Skills Exceptional graphic design and illustration skills with a strong understanding of composition, typography, color, and visual storytelling Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to develop original creative ideas and multiple visual directions from concept through final execution Advanced photo editing, manipulation, retouching, and compositing skills Ability to follow creative direction while also bringing a strong creative point of view and contributing new ideas and solutions Strong understanding of branding with the ability to create cohesive visuals across digital, social, print, apparel, and merchandise Exceptional visual taste, creative judgment, and attention to detail with a high standard for finished work Highly self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently while managing multiple projects and shifting priorities Collaborative, receptive to feedback, and committed to staying current with design trends, techniques, and emerging creative tools

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Illustration, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience. Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design, illustration, branding, and original conceptual work 3+ years of professional graphic design and/or illustration experience preferred Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop; proficiency in InDesign preferred Experience designing across digital, social media, print, and apparel/merchandise applications Strong understanding of current design trends, social media platforms, and digital content best practices Highly reliable, responsive, and organized with the ability to collaborate effectively in both remote and in-person environments Motion graphics, animation, and/or After Effects experience is a plus Passion for health, fitness, fashion, and/or digital media is a plus

Portfolio Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual design ability. We are particularly interested in seeing: Original illustration and artwork Brand/campaign concepts Apparel or merchandise graphics Advanced Photoshop/compositing work Social and digital campaign creative Examples showing how one visual concept was extended across multiple deliverables