Director of Brand and Design

Toledo, OH Toledo, OH Full-time Full-time $125,000 - $150,000 a year $125,000 - $150,000 a year Erie is looking for a highly creative, strategic, experienced, hands-on Head of Brand Design to join our team reporting to the VP of Marketing. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in graphic design, typography, and brand building with a portfolio that spans web design, paid organic social... email, typography, photography, and print. Responsibilities Champion and advocate for the Erie Brand cross-functionally to establish, evolve, and uphold the brand throughout all touch points. Own the growth, evolution and design of all external communications channels, both regarding creative vision and tactical execution to help the team achieve business goals. Partner with Marketing and IT to create a consistent brand experience spanning all user touch points from initial awareness through user acquisition and ongoing engagement. Lead and grow the in-house design team. Partner with performance marketing, analytics and strategic insights to understand the needs of our customers to inform design choices. Partner and own relationship with creative and strategic brand agencies Design ads and creative pieces for owned, paid and earned channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Display, Landing Pages, Direct Mail, Email and YouTube Produce internal assets such as presentations and company swag Requirements Exceptional graphic design, filmography and typography skills 8 years of experience working in-house or at an agency, start-up experience is preferred. Strong stakeholder relationship management - effectively influence all levels in the organization to ensure company alignment and collaborative vision. Strong conceptual thinking and innate problem-solving skills Experience working with and evolving a single brand. Ability to work in an agile, dynamic work environment with a start-up mentality (comfortable with risk and self-managing) UI/UX experience a plus Benefits Competitive salary based on experience level Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off and holidays Opportunities for career growth and advancement If you are a creative leader with a passion for design and a track record of success in managing teams to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $125,000. 00 - $150,000. 00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Graphic Design: 8 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person. Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications