Art Director
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Location: Chicago, IL, United States
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TWINOAKS is a top-ranked shopper agency seeking motivated people who have a passion for great ideas. We are a carefully selected group of thinkers, who look past quick fixes to craft tangible solutions. Our team is an intentional blend of retail and brand experience, providing a unique mix of insight and understanding, allowing us to create strategic and innovative shopper programs for both brand and retail. We are a different kind of agency with an unexpected point of view.
We’re looking for an Art Director to work on a leading beauty CPG brand. This person works closely with their assigned team to provide strategic creative recommendations that align with the client’s brand/retailer objectives and budget. Ideal candidates will have experience in the beauty category and 3D rendering. Candidates must reside in a commutable distance of one of these Mars United hub locations: Detroit, Chicago, Bentonville or New York.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
We’re looking for an Art Director to work on a leading beauty CPG brand. This person works closely with their assigned team to provide strategic creative recommendations that align with the client’s brand/retailer objectives and budget. Ideal candidates will have experience in the beauty category and 3D rendering. Candidates must reside in a commutable distance of one of these Mars United hub locations: Detroit, Chicago, Bentonville or New York.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with Client Leadership, Strategic Planning and Creative teams to develop concepts that meet predetermined objectives and strategies
- Develop an understanding of the Shopper Marketing discipline
- Assist Senior Art Director in all aspects of creative execution, from initial concepts through production phase
- Engage in new business presentations and spec work for potential clients
- All other duties as assigned by Associate Creative Director
SKILL SETS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related field
- Experience designing in the beauty category is ideal
- 3D rendering experience is ideal
- Minimum of 3 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in shopper marketing or retailer promotions
- Proficiency in applicable Mac software programs, including Adobe Creative Suite
- A well-rounded portfolio of conceptual work, with strong design, color balance, photography, logo and typography skills
- Self-starter personality with enthusiastic, “can do” attitude in accepting work/new challenges
- Effective interpersonal skills, working well across functions
- Conscientious work ethic
- High level of organization, attention to detail and innovation
- High knowledge of current trends, somebody who lives on the bleeding edge of culture
- Experience working in the adult beverage category is a plus
TWINOAKS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies.
TWINOAKS has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.
TWINOAKS has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.
Compensation Range: $56,000 - $67,200 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be March 31, 2025.
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