Job Description

About Gap

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread thats run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

Weve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of whats next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where were headed, wed love to have you join us.

About the role

The graphic designer is responsible for concepting and presenting creative execution on a per project basis to the creative team leads. This position requires a highly motivated individual who can inspire through visuals. Candidates should possess a sophisticated style, flexibility, and a compelling portfolio.

What you'll do

* Develop excellent work consistent with the Gap look and feel.

* Translate business and marketing objectives into designs that are clear, compelling, visually exciting, easy to use and emotionally engaging.

* Work with internal teams to keep them fully informed of product development and execution.

* Create and develop a visual response to communication problems including identifying the problem, researching, analysis, solution generating, prototyping, user testing and outcome evaluation.

* Ability to be flexible, nimble and dynamic in practice.

* Create presentations that address diverse users/audiences and business/organizational operations.

* Shape design decisions in response to creative leadership feedback.

* Research creative trends in competitive markets and apply that knowledge and learning to development of new marketing and packaging projects.

Who you are

* 5+ years of design experience

* Strong communication skills - particularly proven track record in managing through influence.

* Strong organizational skills.

* Fundamental understanding of design and branding best practices

* Strong conceptual abilities, sophisticated sense of color with a high attention to detail.

* Works well under pressure and deadline.

* Exhibits an understanding of and passion for fashion and retail, with a strong style sensibility.

* Results-driven.

* Highly detail oriented, with uncompromising standards.

* Current and evolving sense of design.

* Knowledge of marketing materials and processes.

* Expert knowledge of design-related software.

* Good interpersonal, management, and presentation skills with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

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Benefits at Gap

* Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
* One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
* Employees can take up to five on the clock hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
* Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employees base pay.*
* Employee stock purchase plan.*
* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
* See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees