Graphic Design & Campaign Specialist for Sweet Protection

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Graphic Design & Campaign Specialist with a hands-on, execution-focused approach to join our team and elevate Sweet Protection’s visual experience across the ski, snowboard, and bike categories in Europe, the US, and Canada.

In this pivotal role, you will take charge of our brand’s visual execution, creating and delivering best-in-class marketing assets that ensure brand consistency, visibility, and engagement across all consumer touchpoints, both online and offline.

You will primarily focus on crafting impactful visual campaign assets for Email Marketing, Social Media, Onsite Experiences, Paid Media, and Retail Activations, while also leading and contributing to creative projects through effective agency collaboration.

Collaborating closely with our marketing, retail, e-commerce, and product teams, you will develop premium and exciting brand and campaign collateral that amplifies Sweet Protection’s presence across diverse digital and physical touchpoints.

If you are a creative professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, is passionate about innovation, and eager to make a global impact, this role offers the perfect opportunity. Join us to advance quickly within the organization while playing a key part in the growth and evolution of the Sweet Protection brand.

The role reports to the Marketing Manager for Sweet Protection and is based at Active Brands' offices in Oslo, Nydalen. 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of our brand’s visual assets, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand guidelines across all platforms.
• Create and deliver best-in-class assets for Email Marketing, Social Media, Paid Media, Onsite Experiences, and Retail Activations, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Lead and contribute to creative projects and campaign developments through effective agency collaboration.
• Steer our content creation efforts across a wide net of partners.
• Maintain and evolve Sweet Protection's Brand Design Manual and frameworks to ensure consistency and efficiency across platforms.
• Oversee creative projects using tools like Asana and Figma, and manage the Digital Asset Management System to streamline content organization.
• Align creative strategies across marketing, retail, and e-commerce teams, ensuring cohesive messaging.
• Manage the content marketing budget and guide external content producers to align with the brand's communication calendar.
• Collaborate with the product design team on special projects, creating product graphics, logo placements.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a creative or graphic design role, with a strong focus on both print and digital design.
• Expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proven track record in leading design projects that resonate with target audiences and drive measurable results.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in using tools like Asana for planning and execution.
• Excellent storytelling abilities, capable of translating business objectives into compelling visual content.
• Understanding of retail marketing, digital channels and best practices for UI/UX design.
• Cross-functional team experience with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Results oriented and digital analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Video editing and video creative are a plus in this role, as you will have the opportunity to incorporate dynamic video assets to elevate our campaigns.

Soft Skills and Personal Attitude

• Think outside the box and generate innovative design ideas.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (marketing, retail, e-commerce, product) to ensure alignment and seamless project execution.
• Quickly adjust to new strategies, campaigns, and technologies, and respond to feedback to refine creative direction.
• Maintain high-quality standards, demonstrate love for details and ensure all designs align with brand guidelines.
• Effectively manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Overcome design challenges and translate complex product and technolgy messaging into clear visual assets.
• Clearly articulate design choices and collaborate with teams while listening to feedback to refine solutions.
• Inspire and mentor internal or external collaborators, guiding them through creative projects.

About the Brand

At Sweet Protection, our mission is clear: Create superior protection that inspires people to push their boundaries. We blend industry-leading innovation with the finest craftsmanship to deliver the safest, most advanced helmets, eyewear, protective gear, and apparel on the market. Guided by our core design philosophy—Stronger. Lighter. Better—we are dedicated to producing gear that meets the highest standards of performance and protection.

Founded in Norway by a close-knit group of passionate skiers, bikers, and paddlers, Sweet Protection is committed to building the gear we use ourselves and standing behind every product we make. Our passion is your protection, and for us, there is no compromise.

As part of Active Brands you will get….

…an inspiring and active working environment with dedicated colleagues who have a great passion for our brands! Development opportunities both professionally and personally in an international company, including competitive employee benefits.

We will be accepting applications until 20/01/24. Please note that due to the holiday break, we will begin screening applications and reaching out to candidates starting 13/01/25.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!