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About the Role

Seeking an experienced creative leader with a strong background in apparel, package design, and catalog development within the promotional products or souvenir industries. This role involves managing multiple projects, leading design teams, and delivering high-quality work on fast timelines, requiring exceptional organization, attention to detail, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative development and execution for apparel, packaging, catalogs, and marketing materials.
• Manage and mentor design teams and production partners.
• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and brand standards are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, product development, marketing, sales, and production teams.
• Own creative timelines, workflows, and project management systems.
• Ensure designs are production-ready and meet print, packaging, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain brand consistency across all product lines and communications.
• Review and approve final artwork, proofs, and vendor files.
• Stay current on trends in apparel, packaging, retail, print production, and promotional/souvenir markets.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional design experience.
• At least 3 years in an Art Director or senior leadership role.
• Experience coordinating with production teams for apparel or soft goods.
• Proven experience in package design and catalog production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating leadership-level work and production expertise.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to multitask and manage high volumes of projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing teams, freelancers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of print production, packaging materials, dielines, and vendor specifications.
• Experience working with licensed brands, seasonal programs, or large SKU assortments.
• Familiarity with workflow/project management tools.
• Promotional Product, Retail Souvenir, or B2B marketing experience.

Skills

• Highly organized
• Detail-oriented
• Deadline-driven
• Strong leadership presence
• Collaborative
• Solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to course correct quickly
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Strategic thinking
• Hands-on execution ability
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Print production
• Packaging materials
• Dielines
• Vendor specifications

Experience Level

• 7+ years of professional design experience
• 3+ years in an Art Director or senior leadership role

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on execution, accountability, and results
• Employee discounts

About the Company

• Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. Its custom division partners with leading brands to deliver innovative packaging and merchandising solutions across retail, promotional, and souvenir channels.

Equal Opportunity

• Nassau Candy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.