Marketing
Art Director (Temporary)
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Your Opportunity: As we continue to grow, our team needs to expand with us. Jon Michael Design is searching for a passionate and talented Art Director (temporary) to join us! The ideal candidate has experience working on beauty-focused product packaging.
Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Your Responsibilities:
- Passionate, inspirational, and with an energy to create award-winning work, you will be the driving force leading and engaging the design team
- Working collaboratively with the Creative Director, you will help direct the creative output on client programs within the design studio, from concept generation through to design completion
- Lead by example to ensure that you and your team deliver exceptional creative work
- Provide inspiring guidance and feedback to the design team during the course of projects, in the pursuit of great creative outputs
- Design and contribute content to credentials presentations
- Contribute to the preparation of pitches, under the direction of the Creative Director
- Maintain packaging standards and help evolve visual systems as we continue to grow into new markets, partnerships, legal requirements, etc.
- Provide direction and inspiration, while also in constant communication with Creative Director, reporting on both team and project status
- Contribute ideas and original content for thought pieces, social media and sharing information internally
- Responsible for the day-to-day ownership of the quality of creative deliverables across a range of projects
- Work closely with the Creative Director and Project Manager to ensure that creative output is delivered within the timings and budgets agreed and ensure that process and resources are appropriate
Requirements & Skills:
- BFA or BS in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, or related major
- Experienced user of Adobe CC specifically: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat
- Strong branding and design skills
- Ability to render in 2D for presentations
- In depth knowledge of packaging design, printing, materials, and structure
- Retouching capabilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- 3D rendering program experience is a plus
- Proficient in MS Office software (e.g., Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Proven experience working as an inspiring Sr. Designer or Art Director with strategic understanding, capable of leading high-level, demanding, and complex projects
- Demonstrable experience of being “good beyond the brief”: consistently taking work to the next level
- Responsible for the timely and precise creation of packaging designs, from concept to completion
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities, anticipate demands, communicate status appropriately
- Ability to prepare mockup packaging for client review
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $75 - $80. The actual wage offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.
With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.