Art Department Manager
Hours: Mon – Fri; 8:00 -5:00 / 100% On-Site
Status: Fulltime / Salary / Exempt / 100% On-Site
Reports To: Owner/President
Ideal candidate must be comfortable designing, formatting the layout of, editing, proofing and archiving as well as managing staff.
Requirements:
- Must be able to work 100% On-Site.
- Art, Graphic Design or Business degree and/or related professional qualification
- Automotive industry experience preferred, but not required
- Minimum 5 years managerial/supervisory experience; Training, Development and Performance
- Familiar with labor law compliance regarding Hiring, Disciplining and Termination
- Accustomed to high volume catalog production
- Experienced working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment
- Complete knowledge and expert use of Adobe Creative Suite 5: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
- Advanced knowledge and use of DSLR cameras, studio lighting equipment and lighting techniques
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and people skills
- Able to prioritize projects and motivate staff to meet strict deadlines
- Above average verbal and written communication skills
- MS Office knowledge and advanced use of Word, Excel, Outlook
- Digital video capture, typography, web design and HTML are required
- Familiar with SEO and social media platforms
- CSS coding would be a PLUS!
Job Duties:
- Manage, develop and lead the Art Department team
- Oversee department production schedules
- Supervise and direct staff responsible for: high volume catalog production, print ads and publications, trade show signage, logos, product packaging, photography, and tech and installation manuals
- Responsible for own/assigned graphic design projects
- Approves product photography
- Supports the production of:
- Tech and Installation Manuals
- Copy re-writes
- High volume catalogs
- Trade show signage and materials
- Magazine ads (20+ national ads per month)
- Logos, product packaging
- Product photography
- Printed and email marketing materials including, but not limited to: flyers, newsletters, press releases, brochures, catalogs, posters, web design and signage used
Key Competencies
● Team-leadership skills ● Excellent verbal and written communication
● Formal presentation skills ● Organization and planning
● Strategic thinking ● Problem-solving and analysis
● Creativity ● Judgment/Decision-making
Benefits offered:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Other types of insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Employee discounts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- high volume catalog: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person