Graphic Designer

At Birkenstock, our business is a reflection of who we are. We have a passion for our products, an appreciation of their heritage and a genuine belief in their benefits. Our business is a reflection of what we represent - quality products that are comfortable, unique, timeless and respectful of the world around us. Our mission is to deliver happiness and satisfaction.To provide quality products and services, we need quality people. We are looking for talented people who share our values of accountability, responsiveness, excellence, teamwork, respect, integrity and a positive attitude.JOB TITLE:Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer (based on experience)LOCATION:San Francisco Bay Area/Marin CountyREPORTS TO:Director, Creative ServicesTYPE:ExemptSALARY:$80k - $110kNote: Relocation and any associated costs are the sole responsibility of the person hired for this position. OVERVIEWBirkenstock is looking for an experienced, highly skilled, and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to elevate our brand visuals across all consumer touchpoints. In this role you'll be responsible for producing content to support product launches, seasonal campaigns, retail initiatives, etc. for our growing owned stores and many external retail partners.The ideal candidate should be able to efficiently combine creativity, functionality, and technology to produce eye-catching, informative and on-brand content. In this role, organizational and technical skills are vital, and all candidates must possess proficient knowledge of design software programs. RESPONSIBILITIES· Owns ongoing flow of design deliverables to support the marketing initiatives.· Works proactively and thoughtfully to manage and improve the design process.· Creates creative concepts and final assets to our wide range of target consumers.· Brings design options and variants to the table to test in the spirit of continual improvement and driving the business forward.· Collaborates with the Novato Marketing Team, NY Digital Team and external partners.· Comfortable working creatively within existing platform design templates.· Photo retouching/color correcting.· Video editing and motion graphics.Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment· Supports the production marketing pieces beginning with concepting, design, production, and final file preparation.Stay current with design trends, especially within footwear, fashion, and lifestyle industries.· Perform other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS/PREFERRED EXPERIENCE· Proven experience in a professional design role at a consumer brand ideally within apparel/footwear.· Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Graphic Designer 4-6 years of design experience or Senior Designer 8-10 years' experienceExpert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects & Acrobat).Experience with motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere) is a plus.· Knowledge of Database Software, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills.Ability to balance creativity with brand consistency and business objectives.Familiarity with sustainable or heritage brand positioning.· Ability to clearly present design ideas and concepts for campaigns and projects.· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills are crucial. · Self-motivated, proactive, and solution oriented. Always curious.· Effective communication skills across all functions and levels of personnel. · Good judgment and discretion; strong ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and can manage & thrive in a fast-paced environment.· Team player with exceptional organizational and deadline management skills.BIRKENSTOCK USA, LP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Created: 2026-05-17