Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director

Part‑Time Senior Brand Designer / Art Director LosAngeles Preferred (Hybrid / Remote Flexible) Part‑Time / Freelance to Start Ettika Jewelry About Ettika Ettika is a LosAngeles‑based jewelry brand focused on elevated, fashion‑forward accessories that blend statement styling with affordable luxury. Our collections are sold direct‑to‑consumer and through major retail partners including department stores and specialty retailers. We are entering a new phase of brand growth focused on: Stronger visual identity Elevated storytelling Packaging refinement Social/world‑building More cohesive product and campaign direction across all channels Role Overview This is not a traditional corporate graphic design role. We are looking for someone with strong taste, fashion/lifestyle sensibility, and the ability to help define and maintain a recognizable visual identity across the brand. The ideal candidate understands both: Creative/art direction Hands‑on execution You should be comfortable moving between high‑level creative thinking and detailed production work. This role will support: Packaging design Campaign visuals Social direction Retail/buyer mockups Ecommerce assets Visual storytelling systems Brand consistency across channels You should also understand how to work efficiently in a fast‑paced ecommerce environment where speed, iteration, and organization matter. Responsibilities Brand & Art Direction Help define and evolve Ettika's visual identity Create moodboards and visual direction for campaigns, launches, and seasonal drops Develop cohesive visual systems across social, web, packaging, and retail Maintain consistency in typography, color, layouts, imagery, and overall brand feel Collaborate on product storytelling and lifestyle direction Packaging & Print Design packaging concepts and buyer‑facing mockups Prepare production‑ready print files Work with dielines and print specifications Review proofs and ensure packaging accuracy before production Help organize version control and final file approvals Coordinate with internal team and external vendors/factories when needed Ecommerce & Digital Creative Design digital assets for email, ecommerce, paid ads, and social Create launch graphics and campaign visuals Support PDP imagery/layout direction Help improve overall visual cohesion across digital touchpoints Creative Operations Align on project scope, timelines, and deliverables upfront Maintain organized file structures and naming conventions Work efficiently within budgeted design scopes Balance creativity with practical execution and speed Qualifications Strong portfolio required (fashion, beauty, jewelry, lifestyle, or luxury preferred) 4 years experience in brand design, art direction, or senior graphic design Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, and visual storytelling Experience with packaging and print production Experience creating production‑ready files and working with dielines Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Figma experience preferred Ecommerce and social media creative experience strongly preferred Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and move quickly Ideal Candidate You have a strong eye for aesthetics and understand how to build a recognizable brand world — not just individual graphics. You understand the balance between: Aspirational branding Commercial ecommerce creative Retail packaging realities Fast‑moving social content You are proactive, collaborative, detail‑oriented, and able to bring structure to creative workflows. Pay: From $35.00 per hour Work Location: Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr Ettika