Citarella - Art Director

Art Director is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Citarella

Location: New York, NY

Contract: undefined

Job Description

The Art Director/Creative Lead will collaborate closely with the Marketing team and ownership to plan and lead the execution of the visual component of marketing efforts. This role aims to promote and strengthen the Citarella gourmet brand and its sub-brands while managing deadlines and priorities. The Art Director/Creative Lead will oversee various design projects, including digital and physical touch points and branding initiatives, and will be responsible for creating visually engaging designs that reflect the Citarella brand’s value.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Project Management
• Oversee content specialists, junior and freelance graphic designers, outlining projects and deliverables; develop tools and templates.
• Manage project deadlines and adapt to content changes.
• Adhere to timeline processes and innovate solutions as needed.
• Lead daily digital and print projects, including menu design, store signage, advertisement, and packaging.
• Assist in managing printing processes for all collateral, both in-house and through vendors, ensuring cost-effective designs.
• Retail & Brand Design
• Develop design templates and creative assets communicating Citarella’s brand identity across all media.
• Maintain the Citarella Brand Style book, updating guidelines as needed for the brand and sub-brands.
• Ensure adherence to brand parameters both in-store and online across all communication pieces.
• Create graphic collateral and assets for the marketing/promotional team and other departments to enhance consumer engagement.
• Private Label & Packaging Design
• Understand needs and ensure seamless production of private label packaging and labeling projects from conception to completion.
• Digital & Web
• Translate website and ecommerce needs to enhance the customer online experience.
• Design and develop web-ready digital assets, marketing ads, and campaigns.
• Support marketing and social media teams in creating engaging graphics/content to increase social engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in leading design and video creation.
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Location

2135 Broadway, New York, NY 10023