SmileMakers Art Director
Art Director
Are you ready for a career where fun means business? Join us at SmileMakers, a Berkshire Hathaway Company!
Founded in 1978, SmileMakers mission is to make smiles happen. The premier provider of products used to inspire, motivate, reward and celebrate, SmileMakers believes in the power of a smile. SmileMakers specializes in patient giveaways and practice promotion products for the dental and medical markets. SmileMakers is best known as the leader in the creation and distribution of stickers, rewards and incentives featuring today's most popular characters and children's themes. With safety as a priority, all products meet or exceed Consumer Products Safety standards. Known for exceptional customer service, every sale is backed by the SmileMakers 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. With operations located in Spartanburg, SC, and Ajax, Ontario, SmileMakers serves customers through its U.S. and Canadian websites, 1-800 number, and market-specific catalogs. SmileMakers is a Berkshire Hathaway Company.
As our Art Director, you will be responsible for brainstorming ideas, conceptualizing projects, giving photography direction, designing catalog pages, covers, e-mail campaigns, and direct mail projects that are based on company objectives and are reflective of the SmileMakers brand. This includes catalogs, ad campaigns, website promotions, special flyers, tradeshow displays, collateral materials and package design.
Essential Functions:
Brainstorms and designs concepts for jobs, including covers, catalog pages, e-mail campaigns, alternative media, direct mail, magazine ads, logos, packaging, tradeshow signage, collateral materials website features, media kits, public relations projects, special projects and new initiatives across all pertinent channels. Ensures overall campaign maintains consistent elements including layout design, imagery, headline treatments, graphic elements and typefaces.
Ensures concepts and all design projects are in line with brand guidelines and company objectives.
Partners with team of production designers, photographer, product designer, production specialist and creative manager in meeting or exceeding all goals and deadlines.Works closely with all related departments with n the company to ensure the brand standards are met.
Writes photo notes, selects and/or approves models and directs photo shoots for covers and features. Works with in-house studio as well as outside studio and freelance photographers and stylists to set overall photography standards for projects at hand. Approves final photography, providing timely and constructive feedback.
Attends planning, strategy and product review meetings to create the most relevant customer solution.
Ensures all files created are technically sound and ready for the next step.
Trains, guides, mentors and supports teammates on specifications and processes relevant to each unique catalog.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Abides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company.
Here's what you need to join the fun:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires a minimum of three years experience in design; corporate design preferred but advertising agency, catalog and/or direct mail design.
Experience in photography direction and approval and print production required. Experience in web design and video preferred.
Ability to work with a high level of independence and creativity within the pressure of deadlines.
Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.
Proficient in Macintosh environment using InDesign, PhotoShop, and Illustrator.
A high level of artistic ability & design with good color perception and sensitivity to type is essential.
Ability to multi task and adapt well to change and input from others.
Ability to solve problems.
Ability to work with a team of creative professionals.
Knowledge of pre-press and print production
Flexible and willing to work additional hours to maintain schedules.
Equipment Utilization
Macintosh computers and various printing devices, both color and black and white. Art materials and other tools also utilized.
Dimensions of Responsibility
Responsible for designing and producing all print and web advertising projects in a timely and efficient manner.
To apply in less than ten minutes click the Apply button or view a complete list of our current openings at http://www.myotccareer.com
All work and no play just isn't our style. Join us today!
SmileMakers, a Berkshire Hathaway Company (http://www.smilemakers.com), the nation's premier provider of products used to inspire, motivate, reward and celebrate welcomes talented, motivated people who want to build a meaningful career and Believes in the Power of a Smile!
EOE
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Are you ready for a career where fun means business? Join us at SmileMakers, a Berkshire Hathaway Company!
Founded in 1978, SmileMakers mission is to make smiles happen. The premier provider of products used to inspire, motivate, reward and celebrate, SmileMakers believes in the power of a smile. SmileMakers specializes in patient giveaways and practice promotion products for the dental and medical markets. SmileMakers is best known as the leader in the creation and distribution of stickers, rewards and incentives featuring today's most popular characters and children's themes. With safety as a priority, all products meet or exceed Consumer Products Safety standards. Known for exceptional customer service, every sale is backed by the SmileMakers 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. With operations located in Spartanburg, SC, and Ajax, Ontario, SmileMakers serves customers through its U.S. and Canadian websites, 1-800 number, and market-specific catalogs. SmileMakers is a Berkshire Hathaway Company.
As our Art Director, you will be responsible for brainstorming ideas, conceptualizing projects, giving photography direction, designing catalog pages, covers, e-mail campaigns, and direct mail projects that are based on company objectives and are reflective of the SmileMakers brand. This includes catalogs, ad campaigns, website promotions, special flyers, tradeshow displays, collateral materials and package design.
Essential Functions:
Brainstorms and designs concepts for jobs, including covers, catalog pages, e-mail campaigns, alternative media, direct mail, magazine ads, logos, packaging, tradeshow signage, collateral materials website features, media kits, public relations projects, special projects and new initiatives across all pertinent channels. Ensures overall campaign maintains consistent elements including layout design, imagery, headline treatments, graphic elements and typefaces.
Ensures concepts and all design projects are in line with brand guidelines and company objectives.
Partners with team of production designers, photographer, product designer, production specialist and creative manager in meeting or exceeding all goals and deadlines.Works closely with all related departments with n the company to ensure the brand standards are met.
Writes photo notes, selects and/or approves models and directs photo shoots for covers and features. Works with in-house studio as well as outside studio and freelance photographers and stylists to set overall photography standards for projects at hand. Approves final photography, providing timely and constructive feedback.
Attends planning, strategy and product review meetings to create the most relevant customer solution.
Ensures all files created are technically sound and ready for the next step.
Trains, guides, mentors and supports teammates on specifications and processes relevant to each unique catalog.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Abides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company.
Here's what you need to join the fun:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires a minimum of three years experience in design; corporate design preferred but advertising agency, catalog and/or direct mail design.
Experience in photography direction and approval and print production required. Experience in web design and video preferred.
Ability to work with a high level of independence and creativity within the pressure of deadlines.
Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.
Proficient in Macintosh environment using InDesign, PhotoShop, and Illustrator.
A high level of artistic ability & design with good color perception and sensitivity to type is essential.
Ability to multi task and adapt well to change and input from others.
Ability to solve problems.
Ability to work with a team of creative professionals.
Knowledge of pre-press and print production
Flexible and willing to work additional hours to maintain schedules.
Equipment Utilization
Macintosh computers and various printing devices, both color and black and white. Art materials and other tools also utilized.
Dimensions of Responsibility
Responsible for designing and producing all print and web advertising projects in a timely and efficient manner.
To apply in less than ten minutes click the Apply button or view a complete list of our current openings at http://www.myotccareer.com
All work and no play just isn't our style. Join us today!
SmileMakers, a Berkshire Hathaway Company (http://www.smilemakers.com), the nation's premier provider of products used to inspire, motivate, reward and celebrate welcomes talented, motivated people who want to build a meaningful career and Believes in the Power of a Smile!
EOE
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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