ART DIRECTOR - FOOD SERVICE AGENCY

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Job description

Summary

Art Director - Food Service Agency

At CSSI, food service is life. It's our common language and your success is our common goal. We're an agency of expert marketers, top-notch creatives, esteemed culinarians and insightful strategists-ready to grow your brand, cultivate new business opportunities and generate sales.

We are seeking a very talented Art Director who will be a key creative team member. Responsible for supporting the creative team, taking concepts and creating tangible reality while seeing the development and execution of creative projects through completion. Accountable for delivering quality creative products that maintain the integrity of the art concept. Will interface with all levels of the internal team, outside vendors, and work closely with account, production, and copywriters.

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer:

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

Create collateral in support of various marketing campaigns and utilize experience and know-how to visually communicate a concept.
Partner with creative team members in creating an environment that fosters creativity, encourages ideas, and promotes growth.
Participate in project meetings with other creative team members, internal departments, and account teams to communicate the rationale behind design executions.
Work in multiple disciplines to include art direction/design.
Organize multiple jobs and projects on a daily basis, meet deadlines and expectations, and measure and improve productivity.
Meet departmental goals based on specific Client objectives.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism or related field/industry or equivalent experience is preferred
2-4 years of experience in similar industry
2-5 years of Design or Art Director Experience and a strong portfolio of professional creative work
2+ years of agency work experience in the consumer products, media, or agency business helpful
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
Ability to effectively utilize MAC computers and current fluency in relevant computer programs such as: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)
Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Art Director is a key creative team member. Responsible for supporting the creative team, taking concepts and creating tangible reality while seeing the development and execution of creative projects through completion. Accountable for delivering quality creative products that maintains the integrity of the art concept. Will interface with all levels of the internal team, outside vendors, and work closely with account, production and copywriters.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Creative Development

Create collateral in support of various marketing campaigns and utilize experience and know-how to visually communicate a concept
Partner with creative team members in creating an environment that fosters creativity, encourages ideas, and promotes growth
Participate in project meetings with other creative team members, internal departments, and account teams to communicate rationale behind design executions
Work in multiple disciplines to include art direction/design

Project Management

Organize multiple jobs and projects on a daily basis, meet deadlines and expectations, and measure and improve productivity

Client Support

Meet departmental goals based on specific Client objectives

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.
Travel up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required) High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

(Preferred) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism) or equivalent job-related experience in related field/industry

2-4 years of experience in similar industry
2-5 years of Design or Director Experience and a strong portfolio of professional creative work
2+ years of work experience in the consumer products, media, or agency business

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Team building Skills
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadline
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Ability to make oral presentations
Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Good interpersonal skills
Strong prioritization skills
Ability to efficiently utilize MAC computers and current fluency in relevant computer programs such as: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.