JEWELRY/ART DIRECTION MANAGER at Fred Meyer Jewelers in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Position Summary:
Work with Marketing team to create advertising and collateral that meets the objective, the deadline, and is within budget Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion andsafety.Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer Jewelers merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer Jewelers customers in over 120 store locations throughout the United States.

Because Fred Meyer Jewelers is one of the largest and fastest growing jewelers in America, your career path, which can take you where you want to go. Whether your interest is to be a Sales Professional in the Northeast, a Store Manager in the Midwest or a Regional Supervisor in the Sun Belt ... chances are Fred Meyer Jewelers is there with exciting career opportunities for you.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer Jewelers family!

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:


• Knowledge of Fred Meyer Jewelers policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Experience with retail advertising
• Experience directing and participating on project teams
Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:


• Bachelor's degree in advertising, graphics art, design or related, field plus 3+ years' experience in advertising, design, art direction, or graphics arts; or combination of relevant education andexperience.
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
• Ability to show shape, proportion, and spatial relationship of elements via drawing
• Proficient with In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Web browser, E-mail
• Valid driver's license

Essential Job Functions:


• Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Direct creative solutions and visual effectiveness of all ads and collateral
• Maintain creative continuity within all division work and verify that division work aligns with corporate formats and brand guidelines
• Manage team workload
• Communicate expectations and standards to photographers and stylists; review work to verify standards are met
• Provide photo art direction and oversee photo shoots to create effective images within budget
• Assist with training of designers
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with department staff to produce effective advertising and collateral
• Oversee review of layouts and finals for correctness and completeness
• Work closely with copywriters in developing concepts and to produce finished work
• Maintain knowledge about color reproduction
• Maintain an awareness of retail advertising and collateral trends
• Attend client meetings, as needed, to understand changes in strategic direction and new businesses
• Prepare concepts and materials for presentation to the division
• Provide feedback on the performance of creative production staff
• Provide support, as needed, to team members or marketing staff
• Create thumbnails online or manually
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends on an occasional basis
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation