Associate Creative Director

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Springdale, AR

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Associate Creative Director At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Associate Creative Director to perform all tasks related to graphic design in support of Marketing Services efforts. Assists the Creative Director and other members of the creative team partnering with account leaders in strategic thinking efforts to define project assignments and develop and execute creative solutions. Bring your skills and build your career with Marketing Services, the marketing division of the Company, where our focus is on influencing buyer behavior and driving sales through shopper marketing, experiential marketing, in-store event services and more. We form close relationships with leading brands and retailers that matter most. Apply today! 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 Associate Creative Director performs all tasks related to graphic design in support of Marketing Services efforts. Assists the Creative Director and other members of the creative team partnering with account leaders in strategic thinking efforts to define project assignments and develop and execute creative solutions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
5+ years of experience in the industry
5+ years of experience in consumer products, media, or agency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically with the ability to make oral presentations
Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating the performance
Ability to effectively utilize MAC computers and current fluency in relevant computer programs such as: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)
Team building Skills
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
Ability to make oral presentations
Ability to efficiently utilize MAC computers and current fluency in relevant computer programs such as: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism or equivalent job-related experience is preferred
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism
Skills in marketing or digital platforms: building/designing websites, email marketing/communications, database management; while programming is not required, a working knowledge of the process is highly preferred
Strong design and typographic skills
Knowledge of marketing or digital video editing and motion graphic

Responsibilities

Establish, manage, and maintain the creative direction and goals for specific projects ensuring they fit the Client/Retailer, brand, and business objectives
Manage projects from beginning through completion ensuring all deliverables are met
Develop and execute creative solutions of the highest standard
Mentor Jr. team members to assure achievable workload balance, effective challenges for each member’s skill level, and career development
Provide guidance to the Creative team relative to the team’s knowledge and understanding of the Client’s business and marketing needs and situations
Manage fiscal job budgets and utilization of all team members to prepare reports as needed
Design and Layout
Team Leadership
Reporting
Supervisory Responsibilities