Senior Art Director

Job Details

Job Ref:: SENIO002538
Location:: Real Cariari, Autopista General Canas, San Jose, CR, CRI
Category:: Art and Graphic Design
Employment Type:: Full Time

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Overview

ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS

For over 40 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.

As part of our expansion plans as a growing, global organization, Costa Rica was chosen to open a Shared Services Center, which started operations in December 2020. While our Costa Rica business office is based in the beautiful and sunny province of Heredia, at a convenient We Work building with wonderful co-working space, most of our global team members in Costa Rica are able to work exclusively from home.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Following strategy set by the Sr. Creative Director, the Art Director provides creative concepts and design direction for website, email, digital ads, and social channels. The Sr. AD manages their team and owned projects from initial ideation to final execution. The Sr. Art Director role is keenly focused on creating clear, compelling, on-brand content that emotionally connects with our customers to increase brand awareness, brand affinity, brand engagement and sales.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Digital creative concepting of brand, seasonal, product, and sale campaigns that meet strategies provided by the VP of Creative and the Sr. Creative Director. Concepts include clear, visually compelling, and thoughtful digital mood boards and pitch decks that bring the concept to life for leadership approval and guidance for design and production.
Ongoing digital art direction for the design team to follow through campaign creation and production. The Sr. Art Director is a hands-on designer as well as a leader with the ability to complete full design projects as part of their team.
Photo art direction, inclusive of model selection, set and prop direction, photo styling (lighting, tone, shot angles, etc.), building shot lists, and providing all details with visual reference for a photo team to execute the creative concept. Should this be pared down to collaboration, input for digital needs,and ownership of off-model for digital.
Manage art direction of photo retouching for digital projects, partnering with their design team and retouching partners.
Ongoing competitive research of other medical scrub brands' marketing and websites, as well as social and pop culture trends within the diverse medical professional community. The Sr. Art Director must be inquisitive and engaged with our customers and what is meaningful to them. A healthy enthusiasm and respect for that community is essential.
Manage and mentor creative direct reports. The Sr. Art Director is expected to help their team members evolve and succeed through guidance, support, and creative work that challenges meaningful growth. This role actively manages direct reports, including timesheet approvals, informal monthly touchbases on performance, and formal semi-annual and annual reviews.
Manage the digital creative process, partnering with the creative operations team, to ensure work is progressing on schedule, deadlines are being me,t and final released assets are accurate and signed off on by necessary approvers. The Sr. Art Director is an active part of the process and is empowered to problem-solve as well as identify and recommend efficiencies.
The Sr. Art Director is expected to keep up-to-date on digital design trends, and is empowered to collaborate with our in-house UX/IX and dev teams to evolve/improve customer experiences, as well as identify and recommend new technologies.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Bilingual (English & Spanish) is required for this position. Must demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write in English.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design/Web Design/Fine Arts.
5+ years of design and/or creative experience in retail or other direct-to-consumer marketing.
5+ years of experience leading a creative team of direct reports.
5+ years of digital design experience (website, email, digital ads, social).
Advanced ability to create compelling concept digital mood boards and presentations.
Advanced communication skills with the ability to pitch concepts to business leaders, cross-functional partners, and direct reports.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Business Suite (Office, Word, Excel, Teams).
Beginner experience in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe WorkFront (project management software). This role will require development of proficiency in Workfront. Knowledge of project management tools in general is helpful, as is the ability to quickly study the tool.
Advanced ability to manage time and work within schedules and deadlines, with the ability to shift with changing priorities as needed.
Must be exceptionally collaborative and work well with a variety of teams (creative, cross-functional, leadership).
Must be self-motivated and passionate about creativity, and possess the ability to partner and lead without the need for micromanagement.
Have a strong understanding of digital marketing creative (e-com sites, email, digital advertising, social media).
Branding design experience is a plus.
Experience in Figma, Firefly, Premiere Pro and/or After Effects is 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 equipment is provided for business use.

PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO

UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits that addresses both your health and financial needs.

Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
Continuous remote work
Paid vacations
Holiday Pay
Social Security coverage (CCSS)
Workers Insurance coverage (INS)
Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
Regular Recognition, Social Activities, and Events – Mandatory Fun

UA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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 undue hardship.

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