Art Director

Position Type: EmployeeFLSA Status: ExemptPosition Summary:Work with the Creative Director to develop creative strategy and execution of all Customer communication across multiple platforms. Work closely with the Marketing team and business partners to translate, business strategies, vision and marketing plans into compelling creative solutions that connect deeply with Customers. Responsible for design standards and guidelines for all Customer communication, as well as managing and developing design staff across remote locations to ensure consistent execution of all creative solutions. Role model and demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.Essential Job Functions:• Lead overall creative planning for assigned business units and/or enterprise initiatives as well as collaborate with Director, Creative Services, on overall creative strategy.• Collaborate with senior marketing on developing the overall enterprise Customer communications and marketing plan.• Strong understanding of how to translate business objectives and Kroger communication principles into compelling creative execution.• Incorporate Company brand standards into all work and inspire team to do the same.• Develop effective creative across multiple channels, including but not limited to print, broadcast, digital and other emerging media.• Provide photographic (or video) art direction for all categories of merchandise; including tabletop setups, lay downs, backdrops, environmental scenes and live talent.• Understand, stay in on trend and apply emerging creative trends and best practices as appropriate.• Create and manage annual creative budgets ensuring all activities are executed on time and on budget.• Manage Designers daily direction and workload.• Present comprehensive creative concepts to senior management and business unit leaders.• Manage workload to facilitate efficient resource utilization and supervise freelance work as necessary.• Collaborate closely with Copy Chief and Copywriters to ensure consistency across visuals and copy.• Attend business partner meetings, as needed, to understand changes in strategic direction, new business, etc.• Perform special corporate art direction and design projects, as required.• Collaborate with senior production team on work flow.• Communicate regularly with department leadership, ensuring strategy and projects are on track, gaining support and guidance.• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports.• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum Position Qualifications:• 6-8 years in a creative leadership position• Proven ability to conceptualize and design graphic applications to their completion.• Proven expert at design application to sales promotion in the print, broadcast and digital space.• Proficient with industry-standard design tools and software _ Preferably Adobe Creative Suite.• Strong organizational skills with specific attention to detail.• Proven expertise with marketing and branding best practices.• Excellent communication skills.Education Level: NoneRequired Travel: [[req_reqTravel]]Required Certifications/Licenses: NonePosition Type: Part-TimeJobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee more than 368,000 Associates across 34 states and the District of Columbia. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.Company OverviewThe Kroger Co. is the largest traditional grocer in the country with 82B in revenue and 328,000 associates. The company operates 2,476 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC and City Market. Kroger associates also serve customers in 779 convenience stores, 393 fine jewelry stores and 737 supermarket fuel centers the Company operates. The Company also operates 41 food processing plants in the U.S.Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Kroger Co. focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves.Posting Notes: TX || Frisco || 12221 Custer Rd || 75035 || Kroger Stores || [[mfield2]] || Marketing/Advertising || Employee || Non-Exempt || Part-Time