ART DIRECTOR

This role is responsible for design, development and execution of a wide range of creative projects for the brands, ranging from brand identity work to product marketing & packaging, advertising, photography, video, sales collateral, social media, in store visual merchandising, ecommerce, digital advertising, presentation material, and more. Partner in the development of concepts for major brand initiatives. As a part of the marketing group, responsible for partnering with Licensing, DTC/Ecomm, Sales, Merchandisers and Designers to develop appropriate creative strategies and concepts. Strong design aesthetic and good understanding of photoshoot operation, photography image manipulation, website design, digital media, video editing, typography, packaging design, and page layout Robust understanding of brand positioning and communication Ability to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing Able to handle a number of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities Responsible for following the workload calendar, and delivering work on time. BA/BS/BFA in Graphic Design Minimum  8+ years experience in graphic design & art direction with impressive portfolio Proficient and well-versed on Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe Illustrator/Adobe CS Experience working with Video editing software such as Adobe Premier, Final Cut and After Effects Experience managing others and/or a creative team Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment