Art Director

Imagine working for a company with a mission you can truly believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future! Rubies II, the world’s largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of Halloween costumes and accessories is looking for an Art Director. Rubies is a family owned and operated business celebrating over 70 years in business. In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating a vast selection of products that extends well beyond Halloween helping people around the world celebrate holidays and special occasions from Easter to Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day to Christmas, New Year’s Eve to bachelorette parties and everything in between. With costumes and accessories from the hottest licensed properties and our stellar in-house design team, Rubie’s offers something for everyone in the family even your pets! With our finger on the pulse of pop culture, RUBIES II’s 2020/2021 license portfolio includes collections from movies like Wonder Woman 1984, Black Widow, Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Star Trek Discovery, and iconic characters like Batman, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, Supergirl, Princess Leia, Darth Vader and many more. RUBIES II products are found wherever Halloween costumes and dress up are sold, including national retail chains, toy stores, costume shops, online stores, variety stores and other specialty retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, South America, Australia and Asia.

 

ART DIRECTOR

 

We’re looking for a driven and talented Art Director, with over 7 of years’ experience.

 

The ideal candidate must be passionate about bringing creative ideas to life. This position requires an in-depth understanding of imagery, composition and design, as well a strong ability to innovate and collaborate across departments and marketing initiatives.

 

You’ll work closely with the rest of our creative department, including the designers, makeup design, stylists, photographer, and multimedia team, and will be responsible for the look of the overall finished product.

 

You should be up to date with all the greatest and latest trends, techniques, and styles – from films and music, to art and fashion – and will constantly seek creative inspiration from different sources. Equally, you’ll be just keen to learn about our clients and their products/services.

 

You’ll know your way around the Adobe suite and will be able to produce work from digital scamps right through to designed client decks. You’ll be able to create fresh ideas using original sketches, stock libraries, in-house photography, and equally, be able to source original artists, who you can brief and direct. You’ll be as comfortable presenting work to clients and internal teams as you are briefing art workers and designers.

 

 

This is a very exciting position and opportunity. One where you have the opportunity of growing the breadth and quality of not only your own work and profiles within the industry. We’re looking for a creative who has a 360 approach and is able to think strategically outside of the box.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Oversee package design, makeup direction and photo shoots
• Partner with Creative Director to implement strategy and development of all creative campaigns, ensuring a consistent and relevant look and feel across channels and platforms
• Remain current on emerging trends to bring consistently fresh thinking and ideas to the team
• Thoroughly understand and clearly convey a cohesive brand voice throughout all marketing materials with on time delivery to the brief specifications.
• Understand the design elements of projects, inspire other creative workers, and keep projects on time
• Collaborate with copy partners, developers, marketing team, and others to obtain outstanding information and ensure all changes provided have been implemented. 
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, practicing effective communication with team members and managers at all times
• Be able to provide artistic direction and guide ideas, from concept to execution
• Be detailed-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Be able to over see photo shoots and give direction when needed.
• Oversee in house and freelance photography.
• Manage and direct various graphic designers through mood boards and clear direction.
• Creating and delivering presentations to the highest standard.
• Meet rigorous deadlines and be flexible enough to adapt to altering priorities.
• Consistently seek to push the creative for each project, challenging the brief given.
• Collaborating with production and post-production teams, ensuring that you are conscious of timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with copy partners, developers, marketing team, and others to obtain outstanding information and ensure all changes provided have been implemented. Incorporate feedback, comments, and changes from stakeholders swiftly with a positive, solution-driven attitude.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

 

• A self-motivated and experienced creative with strong conceptual and communication skills coupled with an acute attention to detail.

• An ability to deliver a high standard of presentation, sketching concepts and ideas quickly and efficiently.

• Have a positive, collaborative attitude.

• A passionate individual with a strong fashion sensibility.

• Have a flair for Halloween costume/ Cosplay and makeup design

• Excellent research and connecting skills. Awareness of current creative trends and innovations.

 

• Provide creative quality control over concepts and execution

•  7+ years of experience in a creative/design role with expertise in typography, both printed and digital design

• Exceptional portfolio of graphic design and photo art direction required

• Self-driven, detailed oriented and accustomed to juggling multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines

•  Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

 

This is a full time position located in Westbury, NY (Nassau County, Long Island). This is NOT a work from home opportunity, you must be able to report to the office Monday to Friday. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and a link to your portfolio.

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