Art Director
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Job Location:
Morgan Hill, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Art Director Global Brand Design
REPORTS TO: Leader of Global Brand Design
SUMMARY
Innovation has guided our every decision since 1974. As more riders of all ages get on the roads trails and streets than ever before were here to do the best work of our livespushing the greatest human-powered machine into the future every single day.
Were a team of barrier-breakers disrupters and problem solvers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Reach outwere here to help you build your career at Specialized.
Specialized is seeking an Art Director to join the Global Brand Design team. Were looking for a multifaceted design leader with a strong eye for visual detail and the ability to manage people projects and productions.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Working within Global Brand Design you will be a leader on the design team collaborating on and developing visual strategies and assets including:
- Category visual direction
- Art direction and production of video and photo shoots on location
- Art direction of product launch assets
- Digital campaign direction
- Retail and in-store campaign direction
- Website experience direction
- Collaboration with Digital and Social teams
- Event branding and asset direction
- Out-of-home and print advertising direction
- Internal and external communication design
You will also:
- Collaborate with external vendors and agencies
- Manage 12 designers
- Manage design processes to ensure timely delivery of projects
- Strategically deliver against the needs of the business
- Provide design support for the broader Global Marketing team and category marketing managers
- Support a wide range of stakeholders including Global Markets e-Commerce Sales and SBCU
- Travel to photo shoots and events as needed
ABOUT YOU
- Hard-working organized and self-motivated
- Adaptable and comfortable with frequently changing deadlines and requests
- Able to produce work rapidly without sacrificing accuracy quality or craft
- Skilled at project-managing and prioritizing your own work with clear communication around timelines and delays
- Possess strong interpersonal skillsyoure a positive team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively
- Willing to participate in Marketing and Product team meetings and clearly communicate design requirements to the broader team
WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN
- 6 years of related professional experience at a brand or agency
- Bachelors degree in a related field preferred
- Experience concepting and executing brand and campaign work as an art director
- Experience leading commercial photo and video shoots on location
- Experience managing direct reports freelancers and external vendors
- High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite particularly Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop
- Experience working in Figma (required)
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence (a plus)
- Experience across both print and digital mediums with a strong understanding of branding marketing communications and advertising
- Ability to identify issues evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions
- Strong customer experience and service mindset
- Ability to navigate conflict with empathy and follow through to completion
- Clear expectation-setting and accountability with team members
- Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
- Primary interest in art direction with a passion for cycling or an active healthy lifestyle
- Ability to travel and be on set for photo and video shoots events and market research trips
We are committed to increasing representation across all races genders and body types in the cycling industry and to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We encourage all candidatesespecially those from marginalized communitiesto apply and help us earn our place as the riders brand of choice.
If youre creative driven and ready to make an impact wed love to hear how you can help pedal the planet forward at Specialized.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Apple Keynote
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Photography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital design
- Maya
- Web Design
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Headquartered in Morgan Hill, CA, the passionate and creative teammates at Specialized have designed and manufactured the world's most innovative bikes and gear since 1974. Founded on the principle of performance and fueled by innovation, our focus on the rider and their needs is our ... View more
