Assistant Visual Manager

Assistant Visual Manager

Wanderlust + Co is a dynamic and forward-thinking jewellery brand committed to celebrating meaningful designs and jewel things that are kind to your skin and planet. We are a fast growing, high-energy team with a passion for what we do.

As
Assistant Visual Manager
at Wanderlust + Co you will play a key role in shaping our omnichannel presence through visually appealing and engaging concepts and content. Working closely with the creative and marketing teams, you will play key role in shaping the creative direction and content for the brand, and have the opportunity to develop your skills in art direction, graphic design, and content creation across various media channels and formats.

With a love for developing visual materials, you will aim to take users on a seamless brand journey across all touch points. In addition to strong design sense and skills, the ability to strategically approach and manage projects to ensure flawless delivery, is a must.

Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to) –

40% - Planning

• Plan and develop creative direction and design concepts that meets the brand's objectives and advance sales strategy online and offline
• Lead creative sessions with marketing team, for project kick-offs and assist with multiple projects from concept through completion
• Work alongside Commercial team to create and develop global campaigns and launches, inclusive of concept, design, photography, videography, packaging and other visual elements with the goal of growing the brand's omnichannel positioning
• Design, trend and product research, plus relevant day-to-day administrative tasks
• Work with all team members to produce materials in line with brand's aesthetics - meeting strategy, budget and timeframe goals

40% - Execution

• Ideate, manage and execute design activities – including photoshoots, videography, lookbooks, linesheets, eDMs, trade and press kits, website/social media imagery, in-store visuals, brand packaging and any other visuals in line with the brand's direction; starting with trend research, moodboard to operational completion
• Ensure brand consistency across all design projects
• Manage and design weekly visual updates across all omnichannel mediums - including retail stores, website and latest social and e-commerce platforms (including but not limited to drop ship, wholesale etc)
• Ensure all design assets are well organized and archived in a neat manner

20% - Brand Development & Post-Mortem

• Propose adjustments and changes to brand identity and creative work product, after reviewing the results of campaigns and overall visual direction
• Understand and contribute to brand positioning across all omnichannel mediums after reviewing commercial results with the team - including retail stores, website and latest social and e-commerce platforms (including but not limited to drop ship, wholesale etc)

Qualifications Needed:

• Previous experience of 5 years or more within a key role in design, multimedia or content creation
• Strong software skills in Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Premier Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, Video Editing/ Motion graphic tool
• Acute sensibility with graphic design elements, i.e. colour, layout, composition, typography
• Knowledge of visual ideation, photography, branding and digital design
• Experienced with professional photography, namely product projects, and working with DSLRs and ability to edit and capture high-quality photo & video.
• Experience with on-set photography, videography, editing and audio experience and be able to produce high-quality content that embodies and embraces diversity
• Exceptional eye for design + detail – translating that efficiently and effectively to quality print and digital layouts
• Understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Good communication and presentation skills. Ability to explain creative concepts and requirements

These are a few key elements expected in order for you to excel in this role –

• Be genuinely interested in design trends, fashion, and playing a role in an exciting and growing business
• Be a team player with an open, honest and straight-forward style of communication
• Highly committed and have a proactive, 'can-do' attitude
• Be willing to hit the ground running and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment, with a genuine interest in wanting to make a difference in a growing e-commerce business and brand

Passionate individuals with a strong growth mindset are encouraged to apply, even if they have less experience. We're open to considering a senior title for the right fit.