Zalora

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Graphic Design Associate Manager to join our team. In this senior role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of The Iconic’s Graphic Design partners, manage design briefs from concept to final delivery as assigned by the Graphic Design Manager, and play a key role in mentoring and developing our designer team. You will ensure all work adheres to The ICONIC brand guidelines and strategy, and is delivered to the highest standard across all channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• This is a hands-on Graphic Design & management position.
• Deliver high-quality graphic design work with outstanding typography, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong creative vision.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of layout and Graphic Design rules to create visually compelling and effective designs.
• Participate in & coordinate the roll out of graphic assets for use across multiple channels (Onsite, APP, eDM, Social Paid, Social Organic).
• Manage and lead a graphic design team, overseeing project allocation, workflow, and quality control.
• Manage design briefs from concept to final delivery as assigned by the Graphic Design Manager.
• Mentor, train, and support a team of designers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Provide creative direction and feedback, ensuring all work meets brand standards and project requirements.
• Clearly explain ideas and concepts through excellent verbal and written communication.
• Follow established approval processes on all projects.
• Adhere to The ICONIC brand guidelines and strategy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong time management and the ability to multitask.
• Solve problems creatively and think agilely, especially when working to tight deadlines or under pressure.
• Stay up to date with graphic design and ecommerce trends, and show an interest in discovering and experimenting with new technologies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to upskilling, learning, and professional development.
• Support the The Iconic’s Graphic Design Manager & senior design team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects & Premiere Pro) and other relevant design and workflow tools. (Figma, G-suite, monday.com)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership, outstanding typography & layouts, and a breadth of design work in both print and digital.
• Proven experience mentoring, training, or managing design staff.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong project management abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with UI/UX design.
• Familiarity with web design principles and HTML/CSS.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

THE ICONIC story

THE ICONIC is the number one fashion and lifestyle destination in Australia and New Zealand. At THE ICONIC we believe it’s all about the people. Our customer focus is matched by the empowerment and support we give our employees and partners who make what we do possible. Our Buying team works collaboratively to liberate and inspire our customers, selecting the best and latest products from the most desirable brands. This team is creative, analytical and absolutely customer-focused. Our Buying team lives and breathes fashion.

The ZALORA Story

ZALORA Group is Asia Pacific’s leading group of online fashion destinations. Founded in 2012, the company has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world's leader in online fashion for emerging markets. ZALORA Group’s localized sites offer an extensive collection of top international and local brands and products across apparel, shoes, accessories, and beauty categories for men and women. Offering up to 30-day free returns, speedy deliveries as fast as 3 hours in some markets, free delivery over a certain spend, and multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, ZALORA Group is the online shopping destination with endless fashion possibilities.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by Zalora or Global Fashion Group.