Associate Creative Director - Art

Note :This position is based inRochester , NY , with work-life flexibility. Relocation assistance may be available, if needed.

Love storytelling, creative problem solving, and driving the future of one of the most admired retail brands in country? Come join the Wegmans in-house creative team. We are the awardwinning, full-service ad agency that does it all -- from in-store and out-of-home to on-screen and on the shelf. We set the vision, standards, drive the strategy, lead the concepting, and execute with a highly collaborative, passionate team that has each others back. Be a part of a company that does incredible work and cares about its people, offering meaningful growth and development opportunities within the stability, values, and peoplefirst culture Wegmans is known for.

What You Will Do:

• Contribute ideas, designs, and creative strategy, as well present them internally
• Be a positive influence and role model to all members of the department
• Ensure brand standards are adhered to and the work is created on time and on budget
• Work with various internal marketing teams to provide strategic support and produce creative that will effectively communicate key messages to our customers
• Develop concepts and execute exceptional creative across print, digital, and video tactics
• Provide art direction during photo and video shoots and make important decisions independently that impact success of deliverables
• Lead with a continuous improvement mindset to help drive greater efficiency, scalability and creative excellence
• Collaborate with creative leaders, peers (writers and designers), and marketing partners

Requirements:

• 7+ years of agency experience or related
• Bachelors degree in Advertising, Art, Graphic Art, Graphic Design, or equivalent
• Materials required for consideration: a portfolio showcasing a broad range of creative thinking and execution

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to give direction to team members, photographers, directors and editors
• Strong eye for design, typography, and photography with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, self-manage and meet deadlines

At Wegmans, weve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Industry experience; Video production experience; Examples of creative executions that solved business challenges and drove results; Experience managing and developing a team of creative professionals; Experience with video production, including concepting and all phases of video production; A portfolio showcasing a broad range of creative thinking and tactics; Bachelor's - Related Field