Visual Designer 1

Job Description

*Please note that our thredUP team is currently working remotely, however, this role will be expected to report to our Oakland location once we are safely able to return to the office. About thredUP thredUP is the world’s largest fashion resale platform, inspiring a new generation to think secondhand first. The company has spent the past 10 years reinventing resale, building a marketplace and infrastructure now poised to power the $50B resale economy and usher in a more sustainable fashion future. Millions of consumers use thredUP as the easiest way to sell their clothes and shop over 35,000 brands at up to 90% off — online, in stores or via “try-before-you-buy” Goody Boxes. Backed by world-class investors, thredUP designed a resale engine that has redistributed nearly 100 million unique garments from closets across America and is now powering resale for the broader fashion industry via its Resale-As-A-Service (RAAS) platform. About the Role Who you are: You have some experience in your discipline and your understanding of brand development is growing. You bring natural talent and a fresh perspective to projects and initiatives, making the work better and more distinctive. You show interest and excitement for how your team tackles business goals. You understand the impact of strategic solutions that still reflect our brand story. Who you work with: You offer support for your team while contributing as an individual on a variety of projects across the business. Creating relationships across the organization has you learning about every aspect of our business. You’re the ‘go-to’ for certain areas of the business – gaining a steady reputation for being a problem-solver and excellent collaborator. What you work on: You’re building your experience conveying messages and information through illustration, graphics, patterns, type, layouts, wireframes, etc. You have original ideas that you can design, pitch and execute with the help and guidance of others. You can own and execute preliminary versions of designs, proactively engage in feedback loops, and deliver projects with efficiency and independence. Your eye for detail and organization helps others complete their projects – increasing the team’s velocity overall.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in defining what goes into a brand’s unique style and voice
• Know how to explain design concepts and the decisions behind your work
• Understand user experience, user interface, and web design
• Work primarily with digital layouts and deliverables, including things like icons, infographics, logos, presentations, emails, homepage/landing pages, app modules, social media posts, etc.
• Print design skills a plus

Requirements

• 1-3 years of design experience
• Have a strong understanding of graphic design, identity design, and branding
• Have exceptional visual messaging and communications skills
• Be familiar with industry-standard software (Adobe and Sketch/Figma, primarily), wireframing skills a plus
• Aware of how front-end developers work, and the languages they use

What We Offer: - The opportunity to make a massive impact & influence outcomes for our business and customers alongside passionate coworkers - Autonomy. The ability to make, own, and carry out decisions - Competitive salary, equity and full benefits (health/dental/vision insurance & 401k) - Work from anywhere most Tuesdays and Thursdays (what we call Maker Days) - Catered lunch on Wednesdays, cold brew coffee and beer on tap - Flexible PTO At thredUP, our mission has been built on extending the lives of millions of unique clothing items. Much like our inventory, we believe diversity is key. As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring a new generation to think secondhand first. Everyone is welcome - be you. *Please note that our thredUP team is currently working remotely, however, this role will be expected to report to our Oakland location once we are safely able to return to the office. Apply for this job