Director, Creative Art - GWW - US

Guest Worldwide - Somerset NJ

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Employment Type Full time

Company name US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLC

Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

Requirements Who We Are Gilchrist & Soames, a division of Guest Worldwide, is a global personal care manufacturer that combines its industry leading hotel amenity manufacturing capabilities with a passion for pure and innovative bath products. We have an unwavering commitment to excellence, environmental stewardship and clean, skin-friendly formulations. For more information, visit www.gilchristsoames.com. About Guest Worldwide Guest Worldwide, a Sysco company, is a leading global manufacturer and distributor to the Travel and Leisure industry, providing hospitality products for more than 40 years to over 25,000 well-known hotel chains and independent properties in over 100 countries. Recently achieving 1 billion dollars in annual revenue, Guest Worldwide has grown its business by over 200% in the last 7 years. Manufacturing, distribution, and purchasing resources are strategically located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, ensuring superior product selection and availability, as well as quick and efficient response to meet virtually every need. Guest Worldwide is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco. Sysco is a 50-billion-dollar industry leading global food and beverage distribution company, employing hundreds of thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. For more information, visit Territory Manager Verbiage This position will lead the strategic direction for brand design and innovation including artwork direction, packaging, digital communication and brand assets library. This role will lead projects using original and creative thinking to develop concepts and finished materials from market insights or customers’ needs. This role will have close collaboration with marketing managers and brand developers as well as with external agencies and art studios.

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Lead the design strategy for the brand portfolio, collaborating with both internal and external creative teams to coordinate materials. Play a key role in concept creation and the development of new brands.

· Develop comprehensive guidelines for product labeling, concept layouts, print materials, and packaging mechanicals. Create custom concepts, mock-ups, and final proof artwork for print vendors.

· Oversee the graphic look and feel of creative products and the company’s identity. Lead in-house photo shoots for web and print collateral, and design or revise company sales materials for print.

· Participate in meetings and briefings with clients, sales teams, and managers to discuss design objectives and requirements. Continuously research new programs and tools to enhance the design studio’s capabilities.

· Manage projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision. Direct professional photo shoots for company collateral and imagery. Plan and schedule design briefs for the studio, assigning work as needed. Oversee department budget and spending in alignment with established parameters.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Strong knowledge of art preparation for print, packaging manufacturing, and pre-press processes.

· Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

· Experienced with digital photography and camera techniques.

· Possesses a strong sense of design and drawing skills.

· Creative thinker with the ability to generate new ideas, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Skilled at gathering information and data to clarify design challenges.

· Highly organized and able to work effectively in a team environment.

· Capable of managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines by interpreting design briefs to meet cost, time, and client requirements.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Four-year college degree, BFA and/or Graphic Arts, or equivalent experience.

2. Minimum 7 years’ experience in Graphic Arts/ Packaging Design.

3. Demonstrated technical proficiency in graphics hardware/software.

4. Experience in creative design and illustration.

Notice

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description does not imply that these are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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