Job Description
Department: Marketing Prepared date: March 2015
Reports To: Marketing Manager
Summary: Performs daily graphic design functions in a professional, competent and confidential manner as assigned by the Marketing Manager. The individual in the position of Art Director will be responsible for conception, execution and delivery of a very broad range of materials and projects for print and interactive platforms. Must effectively communicate and coordinate with Marketing Manager, other in-house Art Directors, Social Media Coordinator, POS Manager, sales team and wholesaler sign shops to ensure that the visual design is consistent with corporate branding and messaging.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following software programs:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
2. MAC experience required
3. Must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment where flexibility in priorities is essential. Must be able to move projects forward without having all necessary information.
4. Responsible to concept, create, re-size and finalize artwork; post artwork to the company website for use in the field; answer questions and work with wholesaler sign shops via telephone or email.
5. Experience in advertising, graphic design, packaging design, web design, point-of-sale items and pre-press/print prep.
6. Maintains and keeps all information confidential.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, or an Associate’s Degree with Commensurate Experience. Preference towards candidates with advertising agency experience.
Essential Requirements:
1. Desire to build knowledge and skills; add value to projects; show strong creative ability; push brand development and have a sense of ownership in work.
2. Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; good listening skills; group presentation skills. Excellent communication skills are essential to coordinate across plants and departments.
3. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; attentive to details; effective project and time management; sets goals and objectives.
4. Follows instructions, responds appropriately to management direction; self-starter.
5. Takes independent actions and calculated risks.
6. Highly self-motivated and ability to work hours as required.
7. Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 35 pounds.
8. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested, directed or assigned by management.
9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
10. Must be available for occasional overnight travel.
I, ______, have read and understand the above job description for the position of Art Director for D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.
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