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About the Role

Jon Michael Design is searching for a passionate and talented Art Director (temporary) to join us. The ideal candidate has experience working on beauty-focused product packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage the design team with passion, inspiration, and energy to create award-winning work.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to direct creative output on client programs from concept to completion.
• Lead by example to ensure the team delivers exceptional creative work.
• Provide inspiring guidance and feedback to the design team to achieve great creative outputs.
• Design and contribute content to credentials presentations.
• Contribute to pitch preparation under the direction of the Creative Director.
• Maintain packaging standards and evolve visual systems for new markets, partnerships, and legal requirements.
• Provide direction and inspiration, and communicate with the Creative Director on team and project status.
• Contribute ideas and original content for thought pieces, social media, and internal sharing.
• Own the day-to-day quality of creative deliverables across various projects.
• Work with the Creative Director and Project Manager to ensure creative output is delivered within agreed timings and budgets.
• Ensure appropriate process and resources are utilized.

Requirements

• BFA or BS in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, or related major.
• Experienced user of Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Strong branding and design skills.
• Ability to render in 2D for presentations.
• In-depth knowledge of packaging design, printing, materials, and structure.
• Retouching capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven experience as an inspiring Sr. Designer or Art Director with strategic understanding, capable of leading high-level, demanding, and complex projects.
• Demonstrable experience of consistently taking work beyond the brief to the next level.
• Responsible for the timely and precise creation of packaging designs from concept to completion.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities, anticipate demands, and communicate status appropriately.
• Ability to prepare mockup packaging for client review.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Skills

• Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Branding
• Design
• 2D rendering for presentations
• Packaging design
• Printing
• Materials knowledge
• Structure knowledge
• Retouching
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strategic understanding
• Multitasking
• Priority management
• 3D rendering program experience (plus)

Location

• US

Work Type

• Temporary
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior Designer
• Art Director

Education Level

• BFA or BS in Packaging Design, Graphic Design, or related major

Salary/Compensations

• $75 - $80 per hour

Benefits

• DailyPay (get paid on your first day)
• Choice of several health plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness programs
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 64 hours of annual holiday pay

About the Company

• Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic, family-owned company.
• One of the largest print and communications firms in North America.
• Offers a diverse set of products, services, and technologies.
• Creates printed and digital marketing communication solutions.
• Has over 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees.
• Serves businesses and distributors large and small across U.S. states and multiple countries.

Equal Opportunity

• Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
• All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
• Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.