Email Marketing Graphic Designer (Contract)

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk.

Under the direction of our Email Marketing Program Manager, the Email Marketing Graphic Designer will support different product categories by driving Sony’s brand message through impactful creative media assets. This role will focus primarily on email marketing campaigns and non-static content (GIFs, digital animations), with occasional support for programmatic media and free-hand designs.

This role is a 12-month contract position.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Implement art direction in alignment with standardized brand guidelines, maintaining overall brand consistency

• Partner with the business unit teams to ensure all creative brief information is complete

• Brainstorm and support development of new and unique design ideas for campaigns to test across different product lines and media channels

• Support creative proofing from internal and third-party vendors for brand standard accuracy and compliance

• Support special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design and 1 year of professional experience in graphic design

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of professional experience in graphic design

• ​Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

• Demonstrate understanding of requirement-based design (i.e. creating creative assets tailored for seamless HTML implementation)

Preferred Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in dedicated email marketing design

• Demonstrate proficiency across the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, and After Effects

• Demonstrate proficiency in email copy flowing

• 2+ years of experience with project management tools (i.e., Wrike, Asana, Jira, etc.)

• 2+ years of requirement-based design experience including HTML, CSS, and AMPscript

• Previous agency work experience preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive collective goals

• Excellent communication skills

• Highly organized, and the ability to manage parallel deadlines and prioritize effectively

• Keen attention to detail

• Works well under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrates a passion for creative as a whole, with an eye for excellence in typography, design, photography, and brand messaging

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $31.25 to $36.06. This job posting is for a temporary role and the selected individual will be employed through a third party managed service provider. As a temporary employee, you may be eligible to enroll in benefits, at your cost, through the managed service provider. 

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC.

Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada Ltd. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [email protected], or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.