Creative Designer

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, Goldin, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,700 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Seattle, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

We’re looking for a highly skilled Creative Designer to join our Marketing team. As a Creative Designer you will be responsible for working closely with our copywriters, marketing team, and other designers to create genuine and welcoming experiences through visually stunning advertising campaigns, email campaigns, activations, and other marketing collateral that will help drive brand awareness and increase customer engagement.

The ideal candidate will be local to our Santa Ana, CA headquarters, but fully remote candidates who can travel will also be considered.

What You’ll Do: 

• Collaborate with copywriters and other designers to create visually compelling advertising campaigns, email campaigns, print editorial, content experiences, and other marketing collateral.
• Develop creative concepts and ideas for marketing campaigns and promotions.
• Design and produce digital and print assets, including social media graphics, website banners, email templates, print ads, magazine layouts, and other marketing materials.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring that all work is delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques, and incorporate them into our marketing collateral.
• Ensure that all designs meet brand guidelines and are consistent across all platforms.
• Provide art direction to junior designers and freelancers, as needed.
• Willingness to learn and understand our target audience, primarily being collectors of sports cards, trading card games, and other collectibles.
• Develop a deep understanding of our target audience's interests, behaviors, and motivations.

Who You Are: 

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in graphic design, with a focus on advertising and marketing campaigns.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your creative work
• Excellent design skills, with a keen eye for typography, layout, and color
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with animation and video editing is a plus.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $127,876-$207,611. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set.

Reasons To Join Us:

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
• Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
• Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities