Associate Creative Director

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Zoro Tools, Inc. Full time

Primary Function: The Associate Creative Director is an outgoing, energetic, and inspirational design leader who can develop creative concepts and strategies that are insightful, relevant, innovative, and effective. The ideal candidate has a portfolio that demonstrates expert skills in visual communication and design across all mediums, including print, digital, video, etc., and is a creative powerhouse with the ability to motivate and direct their team in the design and production of best-in-class solutions for Zoro. Duties and Responsibilities: * Lead and drive the strategic development of creative concepts for media and advertising based on customer needs, research, and market trends. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritize work in support of key marketing and promotional needs. * Continuously improve department competencies, refine workflow, and optimize tools/processes to support the development of high-quality communications. * Manage and supervise multiple projects and ensure resources are allocated appropriately. * Ensure brand identity and message consistency across channels. * Lead and participate in brainstorming sessions. * Lead and manage team of writers and visual designers responsible for print, and digital creative. * Participate in design presentations to business partners, vendors, and stakeholders. * Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external clients. * Identify, communicate, and manage risks to project objectives. * Assist in hiring and managing department staff and interns. * Evaluate creative team performance and guide improvements. * Keep up with the latest trends, strategies, and technologies. * Provide evaluation and/or recommendation of design tools. * Mentor and inspire the team to elevate their work. * Research trends, new markets, and competitors. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field. * 10+ years of creative design / creative leadership experience in print and digital channels. * Experience in design development as well as development and evolution of brand standards. * Proficient with industry-standard design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), Figma, Premier, and After Effects. * Art Direction/Design background is essential as well as an understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and user-centered design principles. * Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. * A passion for education, creativity, and innovation, with a keen eye for detail. * Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, stakeholders, other departments, etc.

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