See's Candies

Senior Designer, E-mail

See's Candies  •  $108k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  22 hours ago
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Job Description

Work is Sweet!

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Position Objective:
Lead the concepting, design, and execution of engaging, high-performing email campaigns that support overarching marketing strategy and brand vision across all channels. This role is responsible for driving best-in-class email creative—from ideation through production and optimization—while managing and mentoring a team of designers and partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders and external agencies.

The pay range for this position is expected to be $108,000 -118.000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Responsibilities

  • Partnerwith cross-functional teams and agency partners to develop high-impact, conversion-driven email templates aligned to seasonal strategies and integrated 360° marketing campaigns.

  • Concept and design compelling, on-brand creative for a range of marketing and transactional email communications, ensuring consistency with brand standards while applying email best practices and strong visual design principles.

  • Lead, manage, and mentor the email design team through all phases of development—from concept through creative reviews, production, and final delivery.

  • Own and drive the email creative pipeline, ensuring alignment to briefs, business goals, timelines, and deadlines. Facilitate project kickoffs, lead internal reviews, and present creative to marketing and channel stakeholders.

  • Champion digital innovation by collaborating with Creative,Marketing,E-commerce, and agency teams to implement best practices—ensuring allemailsare responsive, accessible, scalable, and optimized across devices and platforms.

  • Leverage performance insights, testing (A/B), and industry trends to continuouslyoptimizecreative and improve engagement, conversion, and overall campaign effectiveness.

  • Contribute to broader 360° marketing initiatives, including ecommerce assets, paid and organic social, and other digital touchpoints as needed.

  • All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, ora relatedfield (or equivalent experience).

  • 5+ years of design experience in an in-house retail or agency environment, including at least 3 years focused on email design; prior leadership or management experiencerequired

  • Strong digital portfolioshowcasingexcellence in email design, typography, layout, and dynamic or interactive content—preferably within a retail or consumer brand.

  • Deep understanding of email marketing best practices, including responsive design, accessibility, deliverability constraints, and performance optimization.

  • Expertisein UX/UI principles, design systems, anddesigning fordesktop and mobile experiences.

  • ExperienceleveragingA/B testing and data insights to inform design decisions and improve performance metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.

  • Advancedproficiencyin Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat); experience with motion/animation (After Effects, GIF creation)a plus

  • Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Email Service Providers (ESPs), and CRM platforms.

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and work effectively across cross-functional teams and leadership levels.

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Self-motivated, adaptable, andsolutions-oriented, with a positive approach to feedback and change.

  • Proficiencyin Mac OS and common business tools (Excel, Google Workspace, PowerPoint); experience with project management tools is a plus.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

See's is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).

See's Candies

About See's Candies

For 100 years, See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used in making each recipe. We add no preservatives to our candy. It's quality you can taste in every piece. American made, famous for deliciousness, with the friendliest customer service - since 1921.

Today, you can choose from over 100 different candies and chocolates, whether you are shopping with us online or visiting one of our iconic shops (where every visitor still gets to try a piece, it's our treat!).

Founded and headquartered in California, See's Candies has expanded from one candy shop to over 230 shops across America, as well as a flourishing online shop. Our growth happily continues. Our commitment to taste, quality, tradition and service steadfastly remains.

Mary would be proud.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
1921
Website
sees.com
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