SITKA® Junior Creative Director
About the Role: We are looking for an Art Director to join our team. This position is responsible for leading and managing the artistic and visual aspects of creative projects. This role involves collaborating with various teams, including designers, copywriters, and marketing professionals, to ensure the successful execution of visual concepts that align with the project's objectives and brand guidelines.
This position will be located at our Bozeman facility in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and communicate a compelling creative vision for projects, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, best practices, and strategic objectives
- Lead and inspire an external team of creatives, providing guidance, feedback, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
- Generate original and innovative visual concepts that effectively communicate the desired message or story across multi-channel platforms and multiple mediums
- Oversee the creative process, from concept development to final execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget across various channels
- Ensure visual elements maintain brand consistency and adhere to established design standards across all projects and mediums
- Work closely with marketing, channel teams, and leadership to understand their objectives, present creative concepts, and incorporate feedback to meet project goals across diverse channels
- Collaborate with cross-functional such as marketing, communications, and creative producers to integrate visual elements seamlessly into broader campaigns spanning multiple mediums
- Maintain high standards of creative best practices and review all deliverables to ensure they meet quality benchmarks across various channels and mediums
- Continually monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and design tools, integrating relevant advancements into creative processes across different channels
- Effectively present and articulate creative concepts to internal teams and stakeholders, incorporating constructive feedback for projects spanning multiple channels and mediums
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as an Art Director in a $200M consumer brand
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading internal and contract creatives
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of successful projects across various mediums and multi-channel platforms
- In-depth understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory with proficiency in industry-standard design software and tools
- Continuous learning mindset with a commitment to staying updated on design trends and technological advancements across diverse channels and mediums.
- Versatile and innovative problem solver with a proven track record of delivering successful initiatives on time, on budget, and in alignment with strategic goals.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, leadership, and retail
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Travel up to 10%
Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
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We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
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