Art Director at Colony Brands, Inc. in Monroe, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Job Description



Are you passionate about transforming design concepts into captivating visual stories? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your creativity shapes the future of apparel catalogs? If so, we want you on our team! Dive into an Art Director role where your innovative ideas and keen eye for detail will drive our visual communication strategies and elevate our brand's presence. Apply now and be part of a team that values creativity, precision, and collaboration!



What You'll Do:

As a key player in our creative department, you'll be responsible for executing design concepts, layouts, and photo art direction for apparel catalogs and support material as directed by the Divisional Creative Director. This includes presenting work, analyzing performance data, and collaborating with talented professionals, including Brand Marketing Strategies, Product Merchandisers, and Catalog Production Managers, to bring our brand's vision to life. You'll be expected to adhere to brand style guides and specific style tactics established by Divisional Creative Director. You'll also be expected to:
• Design, develop, and execute creative (layout design and on-set photo art direction) for catalog selling pages and support materials.
• Study, learn, and embrace the unique aspects of the brand to ensure all creative efforts align.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate photography according to brand style guide, seasonal creative direction/mood board while meeting budgets and timelines.
• Research and provide recommendations for methods of visual communication to improve sales and profitability.


Qualifications



5+ years' experience in graphic arts, design, or advertising is required. You must have an experienced "eye" for catalog design and be knowledgeable of catalog trends and marketing cycles. Vendor services experience such as photography studios, modeling agencies, or other creative services is also required. In addition, we're also looking for:
• Associate degree in Commercial Art, Photography, Advertising, or related field
• Extensive experience with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Prior experience with on and off figure photo art direction
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high degree of accuracy and detail-orientation
• Strong photographic techniques and style
• Effective illustration and layout skills
• Previous supervisory experience
• Negotiation experience with external vendors



Because we value team building and collaboration, this role requires onsite work at our headquarters in Monroe, WI, Monday-Friday.


About Us



Colony Brands, Inc. is one of North America's largest, multi-channel, direct-marketing companies. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products ranging from cheese and petit fours to apparel and kitchen appliances, while maintaining its roots as a private, customer-centric business based in Monroe, WI. We're financially sound, yet our success is not just defined by our profits; it's about living our Core Values, giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work! To that end, Colony Brands generously supports the communities we work in and offer many benefits and programs that support the well-being of our employees.


Benefits Details



Colony Brands is not just about growing our profits - We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation: