Associate Art Director Marketing & Digital – DaySpring

Description

WHO WE ARE

At DaySpring, we create innovative products and services that make a difference in people’s lives. Our vision is to see every person experience and express the life-changing message of God’s love. Join the DaySpring team and join a mission-driven community dedicated to improving peoples lives worldwide.

As an Associate Art Director in Marketing & Digital, you will report to the Senior Creative Director. In this influential role, you will develop a deep understanding of DaySpring’s brand aesthetic, and be a key collaborator within our marketing creative team.

WHAT YOUR ROLE ENTAILS AND HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

The Associate Art Director, Marketing & Digital will blend artistic talent with leadership and strong communication skills. This role is responsible for setting visual direction and guiding the design of marketing materials across print and digital media, including DaySpring’s lifestyle photography, print publications, and digital marketing initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Digital Marketing: Participate in creative process to deliver ongoing DaySpring digital marketing needs. Influence team members, advocate for new ideas, and set high standards. Elevate brand experience across all digital channels through design and photography. Develop and maintain template/framework solutions that drive efficiency in creative process.

Print Publications: Provide art direction and design for major print publications (i.e. catalogs, magazines, flyers, ads, etc.). Set visual direction and cast vision for continually improving and elevating quality. Participate in all stages of the creative process, including concepting, content-gathering, designing, feedback, and printing. Collaborate with business partners from start to finish. Oversee internal and external designers as required by each project. Demonstrate high ownership and a commitment to forward-thinking design solutions that build brand-consistency while meeting all business objectives. Meet go-to-print deadlines as required by each project. Integrate editorial, artwork, photography and typography into seamless and cohesive design solutions that create marketplace advantage.

Photography: Work closely with Creative Director to determine photography needs in support of DaySpring business goals. Develop and present art-direction and seek feedback. Schedule and lead pre-production meetings. Build concept sheets and shot lists. Source props. Coordinate models and locations. Oversee post-production and file delivery. Maintain brand standards across library of images. Expand and innovate photography capabilities.

Communication and Leadership: Collaborate with business partners to understand and problem-solve marketing, creative, and process challenges. Keep open communication lines with all stakeholders throughout each stage of project up until completion. Cast vision and advocate for big ideas while staying rooted in budget, time and resource limitations. Demonstrate consumer-first mindset and high ownership of consumer experience across all media.

Develop, grow and perpetuate a knowledge of trends, colors and design in the digital and physical landscapes.

Collaborate and problem solve with the extended creative and marketing teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of professional work experience

Minimum of 3 years experience in design related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume/application will stand out if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in design and marketing related field.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Experience with photography.

Experience with digital marketing.

Passionate about the DaySpring mission.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

A hybrid work schedule is available, allowing employees to split their time between the office and remote work.

Now’s your chance to embrace a future with DaySpring—just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF. 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc., and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by DaySpring is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

DaySpring is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Principals only please.

DAYSPRING – We want to see every person experience and express the life-changing message of God’s love.

DaySpring, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, is a leading marketer and distributor of Christian products and gifts. At DaySpring, we create innovative products and services that make a difference in people’s lives. We create quality products with a relevant life-giving message of Christ’s eternal truth. Ultimately, we want to see every person experience and express the life-changing message of God’s love. We surround ourselves with the people and things that inspire us to do our best work each and every day, in a collaborative work environment that cultivates excellence in all we do.

Our culture proactively looks for ways to encourage and support our employees’ expressions of faith. We’re seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives–like yours.

Watch this short video learn more about: Our Culture (https://vimeo.com/541347199/a7e3097cbd)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)