OUR STORY:

Short Story is an award winning, technology-powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5’4” and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence.
As a fast-growing startup, we’re revolutionizing retail with a data-driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create tailored products. We’ve been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by top investors who share our vision of building the world’s next great consumer brand.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience in marketing design or creative roles

PROVEN EXPERIENCE CREATING UGC-STYLE VIDEO CONTENT AND MOTION GRAPHICS

• Experience establishing visual brand identity and design systems
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.)
• Understanding of performance marketing principles and design optimization
• Experience designing for women’s fashion/apparel brands preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with Figma for web design and design systems
• Knowledge of social media platform specifications and best practices
• Basic to advanced video editing capabilities
• Experience with AI design tools and willingness to experiment with new technologies

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking a talented Senior Visual Designer for a contract-to-hire opportunity to execute high-performing creative assets across our entire marketing portfolio. This role will start as a contract position with the potential to convert to full-time based on performance and mutual fit.
You’ll be instrumental in establishing our brand’s visual identity and creating cohesive content across all marketing channels. We’re looking for someone who can create a unified visual thread that connects all our touchpoints—from paid social to email to web design.

We’re building a company with intention and purpose. Our culture thrives on data insights, exceptional commitment to fit, and the urgency to move quickly on what matters.

• Transform Lives. We’re customer-first. Everything we create exists to give her confidence.
• ️ Demand Excellence. We deliver only our best work, in Fit and Finish. We obsess about details others overlook.
• Embrace Challenges. We see obstacles as opportunities to invent better solutions.
• Think Differently. We get a thrill from finding better solutions others haven’t seen