Associate Creative Director

Garmin International, Inc.•Louisville, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Associate Creative Director at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role is a hands-on creative leadership position responsible for leading and mentoring creative staff as they conceptualize, develop, and produce advertising and marketing communications materials that engage customers, drive sales, and build the Garmin brand. The Associate Creative Director collaborates with the creative director, segment leaders, and company executives to understand product attributes and marketing objectives and develop effective communication strategies. The role also helps ensure projects are completed effectively and on time, communications materials consistently meet Garmin brand standards, and creative work reflects a high level of quality and strategic thinking. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Communication, Design, Art, Journalism, or a related field.
At least 10 years of professional experience, including leadership experience.
Proven advertising expertise.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Decisive but compassionate leadership.
Deadline-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Financial or budget aptitude.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the creative director, segment leaders, and company executives to understand product attributes and marketing objectives and develop effective communication strategies.
Mentor and develop creative professionals, providing clear direction and goals.
Work with traffic, account executives, and creative staff to ensure timely project completion and identify opportunities to improve the creative process.
Ensure communications materials properly and consistently reflect Garmin brand standards.
Support advertising and promotional needs of dealers and distributors as requested.
Meet regularly with creative team members to ensure their work demonstrates a high level of quality and strategic thinking.