Assoc Creative Director Ad Sets Job in San Diego, California US
Assoc Creative Director Ad Sets
Job Description PETCO is a leading specialty retailer of premium pet food, supplies and services. PETCO's vision is to best promote, through its people, the highest level of well being for companion animals, and to support the human-animal bond. PETCO operates 1,000+ stores in the United States, as well as a leading destination for on-line pet food and supplies at www.petco.com . PETCO is also proud to be the sponsor of PETCO Park, the home of the San Diego Padres, located in beautiful downtown San Diego. We are currently looking for an Associate Creative Director based in San Diego. To lead a team of creative resources to create unique and effective concepts and art direct/layout for monthly ad sets and circulars. Execute in a manner which is well-organized, engaging, and yields persuasive compositions and communications for brand marketing initiatives and merchant product and services features. Position Purpose: Oversee and manage internal resources (graphic designers, writers, art directors) and external resources (photographers, retouchers, pre-press and printers) which are necessary to meet the monthly and quarterly Ad Set project needs. Ensure that all creative concepts/initiatives adhere to, and enhance, the established PETCO brand voice and guidelines. Ensure that the creative concepts/initiatives adhere to and enhance the monthly brand style guides. Contribute to the ceative and strategic guidance of the external digital agencies and reviewing their work for brand standards and consistencies Organizationally, this position's overall responsibilities are at the ad set campaign and (SBU) strategic business unit level. This Associate Creative Director must partner strategically with the CMO Merchant teams, respective marketing team counterparts, and the advertising team, and the ecomm teams. This position operates independently, with little or no project supervision, which enables it to maintain a high level of strategic and conceptual discussion with the VP Brand Creative and other creative team leaders, about the execution of the creative initiatives/concepts, which should always be consistent with current brand guidelines and monthly campaign guidelines. Work closely with client teams, as well as third parties when necessary, to help support and expand standards and drive results for different areas of assigned business to support but not limited to: The Petco brand, The Unleashed by Petco Brand, The Pooch Hotels Brand, Planet Petco, Petco Certified Nutrition, The Petco Foundation, Think Adoption First, and seasonal campaigns (as well as additional branding or campaign projects to be determined) Education/Experience: Normally requires a bachelor's degree (B.A./B.F.A.) or equivalent, preferably in Graphic Design or Marketing and Advertising Design. Must possess a minimum of five years progressive and directly related experience in Advertising or Design working in-house at corporate retail client, or an advertising or promotional agency with consumer packaged goods experience, pet experience, and or other retail experience. Ideal experience should include project management and team leadership responsibilities in a retail and circular oriented environment managing a high volume or work in a fast paced environment. An equivalent amount of related experience and education may be substituted for a degree. This position requires a mastery of all MAC programs and an advanced ability to generate and execute creative and artistic concepts and designs for categories and projects. Strong oral and written communication skills required. The ability to articulate an idea and present critical and conceptual thinking to a client team is important as this role may, without notice, be assigned to substitute for the ACD or VP Brand Creative. Additionally, this position must have advanced skills and abilities in the following: To direct, persuade, and motivate others with the ability to flex style as the situation requires, and collaborate or empower as needed to create compelling advertising/circular vehicles. Accomplish goals through partnerships built on mutual trust, fairness, integrity and honesty. Partner and negotiate effectively with agencies and internal PETCO associates Understand and communicate with a diverse set of leaders and associates at various levels and within various functional areas Manage multiple responsibilities with the talent to shift center of focus from one task to another with minimal challenge. If you are seeking a unique career, then PETCO is the place. We provide a fun and challenging career environment where your voice will be heard. You will be given the tools to succeed including training and development programs. We encourage you to take initiative and express your entrepreneurial spirit. We recognize your creative ideas and talents by offering exciting professional growth opportunities. At PETCO our associates are our most priceless and irreplaceable asset. Apply today for a rewarding opportunity at PETCO. Learn more at: www.petco.com/careers At PETCO, Animals Always Come First. Our People Make it Happen! Come. Learn. Stay. Bring your pet to work with you, we do! We are pet friendly! To all recruitment agencies: PETCO does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, any PETCO employees or make any solicitation calls. PETCO is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.