Associate Art Director

Job Description

The Associate Art Director is responsible for leading the creative vision of Phyn from ideation to execution of marketing-driven projects. A complete understanding of all visual communications, including branding, typography, layout, product/lifestyle photo direction, motion, video, and interactive design, and the ability to work with marketing, copywriting, and photo/video studio services to create distinct branded communications is required. Projects include but are not limited to social, multimedia/web, packaging, tradeshow/events, retail merchandising, and print collateral.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Possess a sophisticated sense of design and the ability to develop and implement conceptual ideas and give effective presentations.
• Create and develop consistent Design Language and Standards.
• Lead social creative on ideation and creation of content for organic and paid media.
• Design and produce the highest quality brand asset and collateral for web, packaging, multimedia, tradeshow materials, marketing, and other related projects as needed.
• Lead and execute visual communication strategy for product launches across all marketing channels.
• Coordinate consistency across all media types to image and promote the best Phyn brand message.
• Collaborate with Product Design and UX/UI teams to ensure high-level brand concepts are seamlessly applied throughout marketing and product execution for a cohesive message.
• Demonstrate innovative ideas and cost-effective execution methods.
• Help plan and maintain creative budgets across projects throughout the year.
• Manage, organize, and be able to complete multiple time-sensitive projects successfully.
• Responsible for 100% accuracy and proofing of all materials produced.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BFA in Graphic Design or a comparable discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years as a graphic designer.
• Photo and video art direction experience for both product and lifestyle.
• Experience in optimizing creative assets for web, mobile, and interactive, particularly for global brands and e-commerce sites.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to clearly express written and graphical concepts to other team members.

• Proficient with Mac platform software, including but not limited to Adobe CC photo, video and illustration programs, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with employees at all levels within the organization and external vendors.
• Experience in 3d modeling for consumer electronics or IoT.
• Photo and video production capabilities.

What you're getting into

We've got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding - for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.

You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you'll be motivated to pursue the ideal.

Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you'll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.

We are committed to diversity. Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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Location:

El Segundo, California

The starting base salary for this position is:

$90,000 to $110,000

Factors such as geographic location, academic credentials, relevant experience, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities will influence the actual salary offered. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, compensation also includes a performance-based bonus, and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.