The GOODS from gravitypope

Vancouver, BC | gravitypope is an independently owed boutique providing Canada with an extensive array of carefully chosen, beautiful, unique and handcrafted collections of footwear, clothing and accessories, gathered from all over the world.

gravitypope is growing and is looking for the right individual to fill the key role of Graphic Designer. The Graphic Designer works with the CEO and COO and is a key player on the Marketing team. They are responsible for creating and implementing visual based communication while promoting and protecting the company’s reputation by developing and executing visual design strategies that align with the company vision.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Visual Design 

– Create internal and external visual communication
– Design and schedule original content for email newsletters
– Design digital and printed promotional advertising and campaigns
– Design marketing materials: discount cards, gift certificates, gift cards and company branded goods as needed
– Design and schedule seasonal marketing material: gift guides and promotional campaigns
– Design in-store signage for store brick and mortar locations
– Work with the creative team to create a strong consistent visual presence   
– Develop and pitch designs and content that will drive sales while remaining relevant in the fashion industry 

Administrative 

– Maintain graphic design project progress
– Review effectiveness of company mailers to ensure design and messaging is effective
– Assist with arranging printing material when required
– Copy writing 
– Assist Marketing Director with day to day marketing objectives as needed
– Assist Digital Marketing Lead with day to day marketing objectives as needed

Ecommerce  

– Review, correct and maintain consistency of Ecommerce image and copy content
– Maintain and help create guidelines for consistent ecommerce visual communication  
– Design original content for front page 

Social Media

– Collaborate with the Marketing Director, COO and Digital Marketing Lead to create and determine original content and Social Media strategy
– When necessary, develop written materials including style features, vendor features, taglines, and tweets
– Liaison with public as an ambassador for gravitypope

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

– Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field
– Experience designing both digital and print materials
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
– Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud
– Excellent written and oral communication skills
– Ability to multi-task and prioritize, as well as ensure a high quality of work completed within an acceptable timeframe
– High attention to detail
– Self-motivated and goal orientated
– Capable of working independently and with others in a collaborative process
– Strong understanding of the retail industry

gravitypope offers a competitive wage, a comprehensive employer-subsidized benefits package, a generous employee discount package, as well as the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment characterized by continued growth and strong business results.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, portfolio and references to jon [at] gravitypope.com and angela [at] gravitypope.com by June 17, 2016. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

DETAILS

gravitypope Vancouver | 2205 West 4th Ave. | Vancouver, BC | V6K 1N9
Telephone: 604-731-7673 | Email: vancouver [at] gravitypope.com

gravitypope Tailored Goods | 2203 West 4th Ave. | Vancouver, BC | V6K 1N9
Telephone: 604-731-7647 | Email: tailoredgoodsvancouver [at] gravitypope.com

Web: www.gravitypope.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest

GALLERY

The People Who Make It Happen

Louise Dirks – Owner, CEO
Ramona Litwinowich – gravitypope Vancouver Manager
Natalie Tersigni – gravitypope Tailored Goods Manager

About The Company

Owner, CEO and principle buyer, Louise Dirks, opened the first gravitypope in spring 1990 in Edmonton, Alberta. Soon after, the store became recognized for stocking unique product with focus on quality and design. With the success of the Edmonton location, gravitypope opened a second footwear store in Calgary in 2000, and continued to grow moving west with a Vancouver location in 2004. After several years spent focusing on expanding the brand offerings, developing an in-house footwear collection and opening gravitypope Tailored Goods stores in both Edmonton and Vancouver; gravitypope moved east to Toronto in the fall of 2012 to open a micro-department store housing both the clothing and footwear collections.

Over the last 24 years gravitypope has built up an extensive footwear brand listings that ranges from popular sport, comfort and lifestyle brands to hard to find fashion and handmade artisan footwear from, Japan, and North America. Stocking over 175 footwear collections, gravitypope Vancouver offers quality footwear from around the globe: Adieu, Audley, Birkenstock, Camper, Chie Mihara, Chippewa, Church’s Clarks, Common Projects,  Converse, Cydwoq, Dr. Martens, Fiorentini and Baker, Fluevog, Fly London, Frye, Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole,  John Varvatos, Michael Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Moma, N.D.C., Native, New Balance, Officine Creative, Paul Smith, Rachel Comey, Red Wing, Repetto, See by Chloe, T & F Slack, Tracey Neuls, Trippen, Vans, Vic Matie, Wolverine and more.

In line with the footwear stores, gravitypope Tailored Goods has grown to offer a carefully curated selection men’s and women’s clothing and accessories from around the world, including: Acne, Alexander Wang, Antipast, Band of Outsiders, Beth Richards, Carven, Christian Wijnants, Clu, Comme des Garcons, Creatures of Comfort, Engineered Garments, Filippa K, Forte_Forte, Fortnight, Fred Perry, Isable Marant, Jil Sander Navy, Liberty London, Maison Kitsune, Margaret Howell, Marni, Naked and Famous, Nudie Jeans, Paul Smith, Peter Jensen, Pomandere, Rag & Bone, Reigning Champ, Robert Geller, SNS Herning, Stephan Schneider, Sofie D’Hoore, Veronique Branquinho, Yoshi Kondo and Wings + Horns.

With six stores opened across Canada and a (newly designed) web-store, gravitypope is looking forward to celebrating its quarter century mark by continuing to offer exceptional service, quality product and a selection worth the trip.