ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR CREATIVE
ABOUT YOU: Are you a visionary creative leader who thrives on mentoring teams driving strategic design and producing impactful work Jostens is looking for an Associate Director Creative to lead and develop our creative team while contributing as a handson creative. In this role youll blend leadership with ensuring our creative output is both inspired and aligned with business objectives. If youre passionate about coaching talent fostering innovation and setting the creative vision this is your opportunity to make an impact.
YOU HAVE: - Education. Bachelors degree in commercial art advertising design or a related field.
- Experience.710 years of experience as an Art Director or Graphic Designer either in a corporate inhouse creative or agency setting.
- Leadership & Mentorship Skills. Proven experience managing and developing creative teams.
- Creative & Technical Expertise. Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design abilities across print digital and knowledge of digital design web UX/UI social media and email best practices. Preferred experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT Adobe Express etc.
- Proficiency in Industry Tools. Advanced skills in Adobe CC (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Adobe Express Firefly Acrobat) PowerPoint Keynote and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in Luxury Branding. A strong understanding of highend aesthetics and to conceptualize with the writing team.
- Photo & Video Direction. Knowledge of photo and video art direction including storyboarding and production.
- Ability to Juggle Multiple Projects. Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines while delivering highquality creative solutions.
YOU WILL: - Lead & Develop a HighPerforming Team. Manage and mentor a team of six creative professionals fostering a culture of growth collaboration and excellence.
- Deliver Innovative Creative Solutions. Act as a fulltime creative while guiding crossfunctional teams to develop compelling highquality work that meets business goals.
- Provide Strategic Creative Direction. Ensure creative solutions align with brand strategy leveraging insights trends and best practices in luxury branding digital design and video storytelling.
- Drive Design & Production Excellence. Oversee design across print digital photography video and motion maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
- Champion CrossFunctional Collaboration. Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into visually compelling creative solutions.
- Stay Ahead of Industry Trends. Keep up with the latest design technologies AI tools and digital best practices to drive continuous innovation.
- Typical/expected of overnight travel: Up to 15
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health dental vision coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance pet insurance flexible spending account amongst many more. We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting so you can start saving for retirement right away. We believe in flexibility. We provide hybrid work options. We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents you will receive 13 vacation days 8 paid sick leave 8 company paid holidays and family paid leave. We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service. We believe in pay transparency.The salary range is $110000 to $115000with annual bonus eligibility.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30th
ABOUT US: Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K12 schools colleges and universities each year and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products like yearbooks letter jackets class jewelry and championship rings keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 firstclass facilities across the globe from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here.
ALL ABOUT MARKETING Our Marketing team leverages digital marketing strategies and tactics focused on schools independent sales reps parents and students to deliver the right message to the right customer at the right members will understand and leverage customer insights through data analysis & testing to then create experiences and relevant content throughout the customer journey and to support our specialized products lines including Yearbooks Class Rings Graduation Products and Professional Sports. Through executing across a variety of consumer touchpoints on jostens social email and print materials the team collaborates with internal partners to create relevant and timely marketing campaigns to meet the needs of our customers. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We cant wait to show you what our Marketing Team has to offer at Jostens!
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of the position please reach out to our HR team ator.
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full Time
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