Macy's is looking for a Visual Graphic Illustrator to support the FOB Visual Merchandising Creative team by executing visual presentations and conceptual renderings, bringing a creative eye and solutions-based approach to visual merchandising strategies that affect over 400 stores.
Requirements
- Proficiency in graphic design, illustration, and conceptual rendering skills.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and SketchUp.
- Familiarity with other 3D rendering software like Solidworks, Rhino, 3D Inscape, or Twinmotion is beneficial.
- Demonstrate strong graphic design skills with a high taste level and attention to detail.
- Adhere to brand standards and specifications.
- Exhibit strong organizational skills, self-starting abilities, and time management to meet all deadlines.
- Creativity and effective problem-solving skills in developing conceptual renders and presenting them at high-level reviews.
Responsibilities
- Create shop renderings according to seasonal/monthly needs for quarterly directives, proposals, and special presentations.
- Assist in the creation of seasonal templates and a library of images for the Creative Director Visual to utilize, updating as necessary.
- Create digital files for uploading on the internal server and file sharing for final deliverables.
- Liaise with vendors and external partners to ensure consistency and quality in print and three-dimensional deliverables.
- Construct conceptual renders for print and 3D projects and present them in high-level reviews with senior leadership.
- Attend weekly production meetings with internal teams to maintain timelines and accountability for graphics and 3D deliverables.
- Manage and organize project assets and digital files, ensuring backups to the server or external hard drive.
Other
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver work that meets established standards.
- Maintain professionalism in all written and oral communication on behalf of Macy’s.
- Partner with internal cross-functional teams (marketing, merchandising, fashion office) to develop concepts and contribute to creative strategy for merchant initiatives.
- Work autonomously when needed.
- Adapt and pivot priorities as business needs dictate.
