Digital Art Director

Job Ref:

ARTDI001556

Location:

Corporate Office, 101 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Category:

Art and Graphic Design

Employment Type:

Full Time

Overview

ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS

For over 35 years, UA Brands has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel for the medical and culinary professions. We are proud to support our valued customers - true heroes giving back with every shift. Our culture includes a long history of philanthropy and community support. Our strong values and unique culture are built on collaborating not merely as coworkers, but as family and friends. From the beginning, we provide candidates an authentic look into how UA Brands embraces their skills and perspectives, all in ways that continue to set us apart.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, global organization.  The digital Art Director generally is responsible for the quality control while insuring proper sign off by senior creative team, merchandisers and marketing teams. Responsible for managing  brands style guidelines and meeting all project deadlines.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Communicate  with team and internal + external business partners
• Follow up on tasks; project tracking; setting timelines + milestones
• Measuring KPIs; resource planning; trouble shooting
• Research and monitor industry trends + market competitors

• Research, develop and deploy new technologies and skills including creative, OS, application, production, management, marketing and business practices and technologies
• Team coaching and training

• Monthly, semi-annual and annual reviews and HSLs;
• Manage team time keeping or invoicing; maintaining templates + brand guides;
• Regularly review and evaluate processes, tracking KPIs and optimizing; hold regular team meeting
• Art Directors are expected to be hands-on designers
• Ensure engaging, market appropriate designs for self and team based on directives supplied by senior creatives, marketing or merchant business partners
• Ensures quality and accuracy of assets delivered including merchandise specs, image quality, content and brand guidelines 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Must be able to maintain and grow a brands creative vision, strong retail or marketing graphics experience through strong layout, typography, photo composition, and mood board creation
• High School or equivalent, Bachelor Degree preferred
• Photography, photoshoot management, or garment styling
• Must be goal oriented and action-focused, practical, and self disciplined. Must have strong visual problem solving ability, the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and align activities to meet organizational goals
• Must possess excellent communication, presentation skills and work well within a team
• Must demonstrate leadership skills, proactive thinking and the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Acrobat
• Workfront
• Microsoft office suite
• Trello
• Extremely detail oriented with project management skills
• Basic understanding of Resposive Web Design
• Experience in shooting or styling for video a plus

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

REMOTE – Work from Home

Have workplace flexibility - you’ll work exclusively from the comfort of your home with no commute! Remote employees are expected to be online and available during the core business hours for their team. Company computer provided for business use.

 PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO

UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.

• Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future

• Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• Accident, Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off – Life Balance
• Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
• Employee Discount Program
• Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
• Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
• Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
• See more of the benefits we offer

UA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUITY EMPLOYER

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. 

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.