Job Description:
Creative Manager
Location: Location: Deerfield/Lincolnshire, IL
This candidate will provide concept and art direction to ensure consistent brand identity, visual integrity and salesmanship across all vehicles, including product ads, e-marketing campaigns, print catalog covers and collateral, website home page updates and aesthetics.
The Creative Manager directs and develops the efforts of creative staff in attainment of corporate goals and objectives and provides regular feedback and updates to staff through both individual and team meetings. Additionally, this position secures, manages and negotiates pricing for external creative resources, including photography studios, modeling agencies, and design services as needed. The Creative Manager reviews and approves all creative prior to distribution to market. The qualifed indiviual must have the ability to maintain open and professional communication with Advertising Production, Merchandising, Marketing and outside service providers to ensure sales goals are met.
Qualified candidates will also meet the following minimum requirements: Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or related field or a min. 10 yrs related exp., or a combination of work exp. and some related coursework. Experience with Adobe CS, print design, web design, photography and knowledge of color theory. Previous leadership experience Must have the ability to multi-task in a high volume environment.
