Brand & Graphic Designer (Part-Time, Path to Full-Time)
pixyls craftsSeattle (WA)
Brand & Graphic Designer (Part-Time, Path to Full-Time)
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pixyls craftsSeattle (WA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Brand & Graphic Designer (Part-Time, Path to Full-Time) Pixyls | [Remote / Worldwide]About PixylsPixyls makes premium sticker-by-number kits, scene canvases, bookmarks, desk friends and puzzle books. Every design comes from an independent human artist, never AI. Our customers recreate that art one sticker at a time and end up with a piece they're proud to hang on the wall. We're based in Toronto, we sell across Canada, the US and internationally, and new products come out almost every week.
The role:
You'll shape how Pixyls looks everywhere: our products, our packaging, our ads and our website. You'll work directly with the founder to keep the brand bold, colourful and recognizable as we grow into new product lines. The role starts part-time, and we plan to grow it into a full-time position as the brand and the role grow.
What you'll do:
- Design graphics for social, paid ads, email, website banners and product pages
- Create packaging, inserts, labels and print pieces for new products and launches
- Edit and retouch product and lifestyle photos so they're bright, true to colour and on-brand
- Direct photo shoots: plan shot lists, set the look, style props and give feedback to photographers and creators
- Look after the brand: keep our guidelines up to date and make sure everything we put out feels like PixylsHelp develop the brand as we move into new products like puzzles and paper kits
- Prepare art and layouts for our artists' designs and work with them on how their art shows upDesign visuals for our big seasonal moments (Valentine's, summer, fall and Christmas) and our weekly drops
- Turn rough ideas into polished designs quickly, and give honest opinions on what works
- You'll be a great fit if you
- Are passionate about art and crafts, and care about the artists behind the work
- Want to help share real, human-made art with the world
- Are opinionated: you know what you like, why you like it, and you can explain it clearly
- Are talkative and always have something to contribute, whether it's an idea, a reaction or a better way to do itAre self-motivated and take initiative, spotting what needs doing and doing it without being asked
- Get excited about new products and are always keen to try new things: new styles, new formats, new tools
- Like a small, fast-moving team where plans change and everyone pitches inWhat we're looking for 3+ years of experience in graphic design and branding (agency, in-house or freelance)A strong portfolio showing branding, graphic design and photo work
- Expert skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and/or FigmaSolid photo editing and retouching skills
- Experience directing or styling photo shoots
- A sharp eye for colour, type and layout, and attention to small details
- Comfortable preparing files for print (dielines, bleed, colour profiles)
- Organized and reliable when working on your own
- Illustration skills: drawing your own artwork, icons, patterns or characters, either digitally or by hand
Bonus: e-commerce or DTC brand experience
Why PixylsReal creative ownership of a growing brand Work directly with the founder, with your ideas actually getting made A clear path from part-time to full-time A small, warm team that cares about craft First look at every new product, and all the kits you could ever want
How to apply:
Please apply by email only. We don't review applications submitted through LinkedIn.
Email
with the subject line "Brand & Graphic Designer - [Your Name]" and include:
- A link to your portfolio
- Your resume
- A short note on what you would bring to PixylsWhere you're based and how many hours a week you're available to start
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