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At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
A Senior Visual Designer in Packaging Experience is integral to solving design challenges by bringing new ideas to life to create unforgettable customer experiences. We count on them to lead, ideate, art direct, and deliver world-class visual design.
The role of the Senior Visual Designer at Sonos requires balancing a deep sense of collaboration with a strong point of view. Designers at Sonos embrace the company design philosophy of ‘design from the inside out.’ This approach requires an attention to detail and craft that is fueled by deep curiosity to deliver a premium ‘out of box experience’ for our iconic products. They will help us build a portfolio of products that improve people’s lives through amazing audio experiences.
We’re looking for an exceptionally creative senior visual designer to join the Packaging Experience team and help drive the visual expression for Sonos packaging design. Reporting to the Creative Director of Packaging Experience, this is an exceptional opportunity to create compelling new experiences and evolve our award winning packaging system.
This role is a hybrid position
Some roles require an office while others may be done remotely. This position is considered hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote work and in-office collaboration. Qualified applicants must live within commuting distance of our Santa Barbara office location.
What You’ll Do
Develop original ideas and concepts that answer product briefs across multiple product categories.
Provide clear, focused direction to drive programs and initiatives (i.e. design briefs, presentations, concept sketches).
Own the presentation of packaging designs to cross-functional teams.
Develop scalable and consistent visual identity systems.
Define and create packaging style guidelines.
Drive and explore visual design development for upcoming programs/launches.
Influence the development of sustainable packaging efforts or initiatives.
What You’ll Need
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in the field of Art, Design, or related disciplines.
5+ years in the creative industry, working within Packaging Design, Brand Identity, Editorial Design, Typography, Art Direction. Packaging design experience is required.
High level of design craft and mastery of typography, layout, color, and composition.
Experience art directing for illustrations, renderings, and photography.
Expert knowledge of Adobe CC Suite and G-Suite programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience interfacing with outside vendors (design firms, suppliers, contractors, etc.)
Experience and/or interest using 3D rendering software such as Keyshot, etc.
Interest and understanding of photography and videography.
Proficiency in Figma for ideation and presentation.
Understanding of brand identity principles and systems.
Have an excellent eye for emerging trends in visual design, print, and packaging.
Ability to effectively communicate written, verbally, and visually. Strong presentation skills are invaluable.
Ability to multitask, work quickly, and accurately, but take time for reflection and innovation.
Team player actively working to foster a collaborative creative culture.
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. If you don’t have 100% of the skills listed, we strongly encourage you to apply if interested.
#LI-Hybrid
At Sonos we consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may lead individual compensation to vary depending on job related qualifications, skills, and experience. All full time employees are eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and equity. Our job postings may span more than one career level and the base pay range may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting base pay for this role for all US candidates is between:
$84,000 and $93,800Please note that compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Regular full time employees in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
An Open Time Off policy (OTO) so you have maximum opportunity to disconnect and recharge, with no tenure-based vacation accruals required
80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child, plus up to an additional 12 weeks of Medical Leave for birthing parents under our Short Term Disability policy
Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
Mental health benefits to support your holistic well-being
A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!
For a holistic overview of our benefits, please visit sonosbenefits.com.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.
Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
