Senior Art Director

Summary

Senior Art Director

 

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Senior Art Director to perform all tasks related to graphic design. Responsible for managing projects autonomously, completing assigned projects by the deadline, and working closely with account and production while directing Junior Designers.

 

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

 

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design concept generation, layout, design, and photo selection for assigned pieces.
• Work on a wide variety of projects for in-store activation including but not limited to POS, direct mail, FSI, and web layout.
• Participate in project meetings with creative, account, production, and conceptualization team and be able to communicate the rationale behind design executions.
• Manage creative team to meet job objectives within production and time constraints.
• Meet deadlines, expectations, and satisfactory completion of jobs assigned by the Creative Director or Creative Leader.
• Work within program budgets, identify revenue opportunities, and cost-savings while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, or Journalism or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years of experience in similar industry
• 3-5 years of experience in Design or Director and a strong portfolio of professional creative work
• 2-4 years of experience in the consumer products, media, or agency business
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization skills

 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

 

Position Summary

 

The Sr. Art Director performs all tasks related to graphic design in support of Marketing efforts. Responsible for managing projects autonomously, completing assigned projects by the deadline, and working closely with account and production while directing Jr. Designers.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

Design and Project Implementation

• Responsible for design concept generation, layout, design, and photo selection for assigned pieces
• Work on a wide variety of projects for in-store activation including but not limited to POS, direct mail, FSI, and web layout
• Participate in project meetings with creative, account, production, and concepting team and be able to communicate the rationale behind design executions
• Utilize available design software to manage project files from layout to print-ready

Project Management

• Manage creative team to meet job objectives within production and time constraints
• Meet deadlines, expectations, and satisfactory completion on jobs assigned by Creative Director or Creative Leader
• Work within program budgets, identify revenue-opportunities, and cost-savings while maintaining client relationships

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 

Direct Reports

 

Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

 

Indirect Reports

 

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

 

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty and function of this job. 
• Travel up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience