IN Marketing Services is the marketing division of Advantage Sales and Marketing, the largest Sales and Marketing Agency in North America. Our focus is on influencing buyer behavior and driving sales through shopper marketing, experiential marketing, in-store event services and more. We form close relationships with the leading brands and retailers that matter most.

Job Summary

The Art Director’s primary responsibility is to develop creative collateral for Shopper Marketing and Consumer Promotion campaigns by taking a brand concept and turning it into a tangible creative object. Throughout this process, the Art Director is held accountable for maintaining exceptional creative standards across print, collateral, direct mail, ad circulars, and web creative. The Art Director will play an active role in internal and cross-functional brainstorming sessions, so this person must possess a wide range of creative styles and feel comfortable expressing and presenting creative rationale.  

Key Responsibilities

Development of creative shopper marketing and consumer promotion materials for agency, Client and New Business initiatives.  

Maintain the creative direction and expectations for specific projects, ensuring they fit client, brand, retailer, and the overall business objectives, and are cohesive across the entire campaign.

Working knowledge of promotional media vendors, as well as the ability to work with a variety of product specifications.

Play an active role in strategic brainstorming sessions with Creative and Account leaders offering creative solutions and presenting creative rationale aligned with the client’s/retailer’s objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing or related field or equivalent work experience.

The successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a similar industry, with at least 1 year of experience in the arena of marketing promotions, and 2 years of consumer products, media and/or agency experience.

Excellent sense of design and layout.

Ability to work within a team environment and have the ability to collaborate and express creative rationale Ability to conceptualize and strategize on agency initiatives.

Ability to efficiently utilize computer tools (MAC), including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage) Working knowledge of production, file preparation and formatting.

Self-motivated to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadline (manage time effectively)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with superior attention to detail and follow-through.

Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Advantage Sales and Marketing LLC (ASM) is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.  ASM services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers.  We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

The Art Director’s primary responsibility is to develop creative collateral for Shopper Marketing and Consumer Promotion campaigns by taking a brand concept and turning it into a tangible creative object. Throughout this process, the Art Director is held accountable for maintaining exceptional creative standards across print, collateral, direct mail, ad circulars and web creative. The Art Director will play an active role in internal and cross-functional brainstorming sessions, thus this person must possess a wide range of creative styles and should feel comfortable expressing and presenting creative rationale.

Development of creative Shopper Marketing and Consumer Promotion materials for Agency, Client and New Business initiatives.  

Maintain the creative direction and expectations for specific projects, ensuring they fit client, brand, retailer and the overall business objectives and are cohesive across the entire campaign.

Working knowledge of promotional media vendors and able to work with a variety of product specifications.

Play an active role in strategic brainstorming sessions with Creative and Account leaders offering creative solutions and presenting creative rationale aligned with the client’s and retailer’s objectives.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing or related field or equivalent work experience. The successful candidate should have 3 to 5 years experience in a similar industry, with at least 1 year of experience in the arena of marketing promotions, and 2 years of consumer products, media and/or agency experience. Strong organization and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadline (manage time effectively) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Superior attention to detail and follow-through Excellent sense of design and layout Ability to work within a team environment Ability to collaborate and express creative rationale Ability to conceptualize and strategize on agency initiatives A current player who can share knowledge of industry trends Ability to efficiently utilize computer tools (MAC), including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXpress, Acrobat and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage) Working knowledge of production, file preparation and formatting

Other Requirements:

Strong understanding and utilization of proper safety techniques and correct use of equipment when appropriate.

Travel Requirements:

10% of time on annualized basis

Physical Demands:

Never (0% of shift): Use Feet and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion Left Right, Crawl and/or climb, Kneel, Push, Pull, Work on Unprotected Heights, Operate Mechanical Machinery, Be Exposed to Marked Changes in Temperature and Humidity, Be Exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or Other Pollutants, Bend and/or stoop

Occasionally (up to 33% of time): Walk, Stand, Lifting and/or Carrying Up to ten pounds (sedentary level)

Continuously (66-100% of shift): Sit and Use Hands and/or Legs for Repetitive Motion

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. ASM reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership:  These are our values at Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC.  Come learn why “Winning Together” is more than just words on a piece of paper.  It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law.  As part of this commitment, ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.