Creative Director

Yunker is looking for an experienced Creative Director to provide our creative team with guidance and ideas to bring our clients in-store vision to life. Direct and coordinate the conceptual and technical development of all projects designed within the Creative Services Department. Responsible for the overall quality of work and brand integrity of graphic design and industrial engineering projects. Provide the leadership and knowledge needed to achieve the highest standards of creative and innovative design solutions in order to exceed our client’s expectations. Act as the key liaison between all internal and external customers while maintaining a high level of communication, professionalism and efficiency as it applies to our expertise and the services we provide. This is a hands-on position with 3-D graphic design responsibilities

Responsibilities

·       Manage the creative/design process from concept thru completion.

·       Collaborate with account executives to obtain knowledge of client’s design requirements and overall project scope.

·       Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met both internally and externally.

·       Oversee deliverables, timelines and budgets and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.

·       Foster a spirit of teamwork and dedication toward excellence within the Creative Services Department and with other internal and external customers.

·       Inspire and encourage fresh, innovative ideas and solutions working with creative, industrial design and prototype teams. Strive for creative excellence and exceeding customer expectations and objectives.

·       Support the marketing department and their efforts in the development of effective marketing concepts, corporate identity pieces and any other additional presentation support materials needed.

·       Review work, troubleshoot and provide feedback to creative teams.

.  Manage and cultivate the career development of the creative services team.

Qualifications

• Proven 5 + years’ experience as a creative director or in a similar senior creative/design role in a visual communication printing organization or agency supporting the retail and c-store industries.
• 3-D graphic design expertise understanding and adhering to client brand standards and expectations.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and creative tools.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc., SketchFab, Form-Z

Yunker Industries, Inc.