Junior Art Director

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Location(s)

New York, NY

WHO IS DESIGN GROUP?

Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets.

We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers.

Design Group is recruiting for a Junior Art Director in our NYC location. As a Junior Art Director, you will work on photography shoots, page design and image manipulation for all sewing pattern brands.

WHAT WILL I DO IN THIS ROLE?

• Help plan photography shoots and final designs (packaging, product pages, editorial, etc.)
• Visualize and execute set designs for photography shoots.
• Build customized props, backdrops, and sets for photography shoots.
• Assist in sourcing props for photo shoots.
• Assist on fashion photo shoots (ordering lunch, creating vouchers for models, answering the door for models, etc.)
• Keep props and prop closets clean and organized.
• Provide input on photography editing after shoots.
• Instruct page builder or design product pages, envelopes, promotional items and other sewing pattern collateral (cabinet cards, web images, box outs, etc.)
• Design and / or build editorial and product pages for catalogs when needed.
• Work with prepress to create web graphics and prep images in multiple formats for various web usage.
• Collect data and keep track of Statistical Process Control program to identify and correct errors.
• Retouch and reformat images as requested.
• Serve as backup to art director, page builders and prepress when needed.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or equivalent level of on-the-job training.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in the consumer goods industry including experience planning and executing fashion photoshoots.
• High level of skill, speed, and accuracy in the Macintosh platform including Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience designing for Mass Market Major Retailers is a plus.
• Creative and solution-driven with the ability to multi-task.
• Deadline conscious and detail oriented with the ability to self-direct priorities.
• Strong communication skills.

WHAT DOES DESIGN GROUP OFFER ME?

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical insurance and 401k with matching program as well as a paid time off plan including family leave options.

Design Group believes in a fun, flexible work environment that allows your creativity to flourish and grow.

Minimum Pay Rate : $40,000 ($19.23 / hr)

Maximum Pay Rate : $55,000 (26.44 / hr)

Position Overview :

The Associate Art Director will focus on executing technical production and collaborating with the creative team to ensure the successful execution of various art and design projects.

They will assist in overseeing the technical aspects of the production process, ensuring that the creative vision is translated into high-quality deliverables across different mediums.

The Associate Art Director will work closely with the Creative Director, project managers, designers, and other stakeholders to meet project goals and maintain a seamless production workflow.

This hybrid position requires regular on-site attendance in our Brooklyn, NY creative studio.

The targeted budget for this position is $60k-80k. This compensation budget range may be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the company.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with the creative team to translate the creative vision into tangible deliverables, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing the photo and content production process, including asset creation, file management, and version control.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources and maintain an organized and streamlined production workflow.
• Work closely with designers to ensure the accurate implementation of design concepts across various platforms and mediums.
• Provide guidance and support in executing complex design elements and maintaining consistency throughout the production process.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on all deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, visual integrity, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Identify and resolve any production-related issues, collaborating with relevant team members and stakeholders as necessary
• Act as a liaison between the creative team (including designers, developers, copywriters, and project managers) and other stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project requirements and seamless coordination.
• Maintain accurate documentation of project progress, technical specifications, and production guidelines. Generate reports as necessary to provide insights into production metrics, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, stylists, and other relevant professionals to ensure the successful creation of visual assets that align with the project's objectives and creative vision.
• Take an active role in the post-production process, including image retouching, color correction, video editing, and other enhancements.

Ensure that the final output meets quality standards and effectively communicates the intended message or brand identity.

Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to technical production.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as graphic design, visual arts, or a relevant technical discipline, preferred.
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in an advertising agency, design studio, or in-house creative department.
• Proficient knowledge of design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.

and other relevant production software.

• Robust technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues effectively.
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and quality standards.
• Familiarity with web design, digital media, and multimedia production

What We Offer

At Brilliant Earth, we’re passionate about the employee experience. That’s why we offer an excellent training program and endless opportunities for career growth! In addition, we offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including :

• Insurance. Medical, dental, and vision insurance kick in on the first day of your 2nd month!
• 401k match. We know that saving for the future is important. That's why we offer a generous 401k match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off. We know it’s important to recharge and relax.
• Disability and Life insurance. 100% employer-paid.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
• Continued Education. Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.
• Employee Discounts. As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry.
• Wellness Benefits. We offer access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and more, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for 24 / 7 access to counseling.
• Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In addition to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering.

Overview

You will have the opportunity to help create, present, and produce compelling, persuasive and original ideas for our current clients and for new business.

This is a terrific opportunity to help develop the content on digital and print platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Help develop content for a variety of print and digital projects, such as visual aids and websites
• Prepare and edit layouts for concepts approved by the Client; choose and place all visual elements of the project, including type, illustrations, and photographs necessary to produce the intended image;

layouts should contribute visual ideas, enhance the attractiveness of the message, and help to clarify and accent its meaning to the reader

• Understand the creative process and follow jobs from startup to completion
• Develop understanding of basic marketing principles
• Partner with account, copy and editorial staff on assigned brands
• Take direction from supervisor on projects; work independently as determined by supervisor
• Secure approval for layouts and final art from the account executive / creative director and keep product team and creative management aware of pertinent account activity
• Participate in kickoff and status meetings
• Contribute to proper safekeeping of artwork, photos, slides, etc
• Check and approve all visual materials through all stages of pre-production and production
• In person client travel is required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Undergraduate degree in Design, Graphic Arts, Fine Arts or related field
• Understand the assigned brands, indications, therapeutic implications, and competition as well as regularly research trends in the appropriate areas
• Be adept at incorporating comments and changes in a timely and intelligent manner
• One or more years’ experience designing for a communications agency; pharmaceutical or HCP advertising experience a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop, Quark, InDesign, Illustrator
• Digital experience and web, app, UX design
• A sense of design and branding, and an eye for detail
• Solid foundation in typography, layout, and design principles
• Strong communication and presentation skills; excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States.

Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs.

The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

$58,500 - $92,500

Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do.

We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us we look forward to getting to know you.

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Position at EssenceMediacom

Summary :

EssenceMediacom is seeking an experienced Art Director with proven success in memorable and stand out campaign creation to join a team in redefining advertising in a digital age.

Most critically the Art Director must be idea oriented, incredibly conceptual and understand what it means to move a business forward.

The Art Director reports to a Creative Director and works alongside the Client Services, Strategy and Technology Teams. They are responsible for creative driven campaign concepts aligned with a clear strategy.

They are also responsible for overseeing projects through to execution, presenting work to executive level client stakeholders, and representing the EssenceMediacom’s design process and integrity at all stages of an engagement.

Responsibilities

• Direct client interaction experience with the ability to build relationships, understand client vision / direction and present designs and concepts.
• Highly conceptual thinking in both visual and interaction design as well as a solid understanding of designing intuitive user interfaces, and navigation.

Our projects require people who can start at good ideas and push them until they are great.

A person who will help foster the great creative culture and talent we have at EssenceMediacom.

Qualifications

• An exceptional, award winning, diverse portfolio that demonstrates a proven track record in the industryand showcases hands on experience creating exceptional digital brand experiences
• 3+ years of experience at a top digital agency in an Art Director role or similar.
• Experience working collaboratively with Designers and Copywriters to build great user and brand experiences.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications; or equivalent professional work experience
• Strong desire to define the look and feel of what is next in visual and interaction design and an interest in the latest design trends, and technology.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - ability to interface with clients as well as work with teams internally.

EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients’ businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Our daring global network of 10,000 influencers help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth.

We understand that our people are tasked with big goals : building breakthrough growth for brands and leading with breakthrough thinking in our industry.

EssenceMediacom is a place for us to grow our careers and expand our horizons. EssenceMediacom is committed to building an agency culture that supports our people, puts diversity at the forefront of our operations, and creates opportunity for all.

Director, Design Innovation Maybelline DMI

Division : Consumer Products Division

Location : New York New York

Reports To : VP, Design Innovation

Who We Are :

For more than a century, LOréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business : Beauty.

Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beautyin terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Consumers Products, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty, and for us, beauty has to be sustainable.

Our division holds the worlds #1 beauty brand with LOréal Paris, the #1 makeup brand with Maybelline New York, the #1 natural brand with Garnier, as well as NYX Professional Makeup.

What You Will Do :

• Conceptualize and develop innovative designs that maintain Brand consistency
• Ensure all concepts and innovative design ideas are cutting edge and maintain Brand consistency
• Work with the Category teams responding to artwork briefs
• Liaise with relevant internal and third parties (agencies) to develop artwork, including product packaging and all creative material for events.
• Collate the correct assets from the team; i.e. product copy and product claim.
• Adhere to all creative timelines and ensure artwork is released in a timely manner.
• Provide creative input for photo shoots, social media campaigns and PR
• Work effectively with agencies to deliver on creative asset requirements
• Facilitate brainstorm meetings and creative sessions
• Agile hands-on designer skills

What We Are Looking For :

Required Qualifications :

• In-depth knowledge of : Creative concepts to ensure Brand cohesiveness and Brand strategyArtwork processesGraphic designInnovative packaging concepts / designs & industry trends on emerging creative technologies and applicationsBrand image and visionPackaging and print
• 7+ years of related business experience
• Consumer package goods or beauty industry experience is preferred
• MAC Proficiency (Adobe Suite, other relevant design software)
• Collaborative leadership skills
• Project Management Skills
• Prioritization & Organization Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills (written and oral)
• Demonstrated LOréal Competencies : Leadership, Entrepreneurial Management, Achiever, and Innovator
• Strong appreciation for our business / sensitivity to métier
• Must be professional and energetic with a positive attitude

Whats In It For You :

• Salary Range : $,-$, (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to LOréals Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Dont meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace.

If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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