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

Job Description:

Work with the Marketing team to produce and on-figure photo shoots, develop fresh ideas and new techniques, and help shape guidelines for product photography. Work closely with cross-functional teams to bring photography projects to life, manage shoots, review images, and develop design concepts that stay true to the brand while pushing creative boundaries. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.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!

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer Jewelers policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Experience with retail advertising
• Experience directing and participating on project teams
• 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

• Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Oversee in-studio and on-location photo shoots, providing creative direction for photographers, stylists, and models to produce high-quality visual assets
• Organize, schedule, and produce photo shoots, ensuring all aspects—from concept to execution—are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
• Work closely with the Creative Director to develop and refine concepts for seasonal campaigns, product launches, and brand initiatives that elevate and evolve the brand's visual language
• Shape the visual direction for various marketing materials including retail marketing, catalogs, lookbooks, email campaigns, web design, social media content, and more, ensuring consistency with brand identity and goals
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with department staff to produce effective advertising and collateral
• Partner with merchandise, eCommerce, design, and social media teams to create cohesive campaigns that drive engagement and support sales objectives
• Design compelling layouts for various materials using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud tools (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) while maintaining brand consistency
• Mentor and guide junior designers, offering constructive feedback to help them develop their technical skills and grow professionally
• Contribute to improving creative processes and workflows to ensure efficiency and quality control across all projects.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand guidelines and corporate standards, while maintaining a consistent visual identity across all platforms
• Keep up to date with design trends, retail advertising, fashion trends and photo techniques to keep the brand at the forefront of creativity
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation