Dakota Jackson, the luxury furniture design, sales and manufacturing group located in New York City in the D&D Building (979 3rd Avenue) is seeking a part time Graphic Designer with experience in branding, website design and social media who will also function as a general assistant in our showroom.
In the graphics capacity the candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining all aspects of marketing and sales assets, website design, presence on social media, newsletters and promotional materials, etc. The position is based in the showroom and they will host clients, become knowledgeable about the product, be responsible for organizing sales materials, maintaining and updating price lists, keeping client lists up to date, be the initial point of contact for sales inquiries, assist in customer service and other general day to day activities
• Minimum of a BA in Graphic Design Art.
• Course work and personal interest in Art and Design History a plus.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Square Space, Framer, etc.
• Email marketing platforms such as Mail Chimp.
• Experience with video graphics, motion design and video editing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
About Dakota Jackson:
Dakota Jackson is one of the leading American furniture design brands, known for exquisite craftsmanship, intriguing engineering and distinctive designs founded in early seventies.
Encompassing a broad selection of furnishings Dakota Jackson furniture is the centerpiece of some of the most luxurious private homes, offices and hotels globally. Noteworthy among his designs is the Library Chair™, first developed for architect James Freed’s San Francisco Public Library and currently in use in libraries across the country, including Harvard, NYU, Stanford, and the Minneapolis Public Library.
In 2000, Steinway and Sons invited Dakota Jackson to design the “TriCentennial Piano,” an edition of 300 pianos commemorating the 300th anniversary of the instrument’s invention. In 2013, Jackson and Steinway introduced the “Arabesque” Limited Edition Grand Concert Piano, which celebrates the 160th anniversary of the founding of Steinway & Sons. The Limited Edition “Black Diamond” Concert Piano followed and is an homage to the virtuoso classical pianist, Lang Lang. The Black Diamond received international attention after its premier at the Philharmonie de Paris.
