- E xperience in publication/print production required. Candidates will be requested to submit a portfolio containing samples of magazine and/or catalog work during the interview process.
Located in Miami, FL
Position Summary
This role contributes specialized knowledge and skill in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) area to support department and/or function objectives. Generally, works with a moderate amount of independence, leading a junior design team in alignment with broader business objectives.
Specific Job Summary
Responsible for brand design expertise. Ensures he/she delivers on the highest quality design solutions that meet business strategies. Works with the Creative Director, Account Director, and Copy Director to ensure alignment in creative executions. Possesses solid art direction skills and has a reputation as a great partner to internal clients by understanding client business issues and guiding clients in the right direction so the company presents quality brand messaging consistently to the consumer.
Expected Contributions
Contributes to the development of operating plans and workable business processes for own department in alignment with function strategy.
Adheres to quality standards, priorities, and measurable objectives, monitoring and reporting on the process, progress, and results.
Responds to requests that have broader department impact.
Presents alternative solutions to business issues by leveraging the broader organization. Setting an example of positivity Acts with urgency and has elevated customer service goals for the team
Assists junior team members with design direction
Readily critiques own behavior to acknowledge mistakes and improve future performance
Performs other duties as appropriate
Monitors project and schedules and approvals
Serves as brand design expert and consults as appropriate
Meets with departmental leader to suggest areas of improvement
Demonstrates solid creative judgment
Works with departmental partners in ensuring the timely and accurate production and fulfillment of branded materials
Provides art direction to creative, fulfillment, and media teams
Ensures creative briefs are thorough for the design team, and meet the needs of the marketing objectives
Assists in managing company communications assets (images, video, communication standards)
Delivers accurate, successful program collateral Anticipates the need for change and be able to manage through it
Fosters team environment
Establishes excellent relations across all functional areas of the business to ensure the business does not turn to outside vendors or create lower quality work
Specific Candidate Profile
Education
College degree required
Experience
Minimum 5 years of solid design experience at an in-house creative department, advertising agency or similar organization
E xperience in publication/print production required. Candidates will be requested to submit a portfolio containing samples of magazine and/or catalog work.
Branded experience preferred
Skills/Attributes
Strong graphic design skills
Extremely collaborative
Management skills
Can understand business strategies
Well-organized; able to plan and organize work and delegate responsibilities.
Follow-through; always delivers.
Detail-oriented.
Process-oriented; able to define and refine processes.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Strong conceptual skills; able to sort to the big picture.
Ability to influence people.
Outstanding creative judgment. Respected by clients and creative team. Experience in branding – able to adherence to brand/style standards and use sound judgement
