Harken, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative sailboat hardware and accessories for over 50 years. We also translate our capabilities into high-performance products for industry. If you have an “I'll try anything” attitude, and thrive in a casual, but fast paced work environment, we want you!
TITLE: Art Director (Print and Web)
REPORTS TO: Manager - Marketing Programs, dotted line to Strategy & Creative Director
BASED AT: Harken, Inc., Pewaukee, WI
STATUS: Exempt, Full-Time
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and implements appropriately disruptive visual design in support of great marketing ideas.
- Executes these ideas in omni channel environment, including (among others) Advertising, web site front end design, print and digital catalog design, from concepts to final iteration.
- Constructively explains and advocates for these programs during the internal sales process until they are approved.
- Has the ability to learn new categories and help establish fresh brand essences for companies as Harken acquires them.
- Performs other duties as assigned-or when you see they need doing.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 7 years experience in design with a record of advancement, preferably in a high-velocity B-to-C environment.
- Portfolio of creative work showcasing exceptional creative and conceptual ideas across a wide range of business or brand categories and channels.
- Ability to judge and critique creative concepts and copy, clearly communicating constructive feedback.
- Ability to convert consumer insights in the marketing brief into innovative design concepts.
- Strong communication, planning, time-management and follow-through skills.
- Expert technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge in HTML and/or CSS a big plus.
- Working knowledge of print and e-communications production.
- Strong sense of urgency
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Submit your resume via email to: jobs@harken.com with "Art Director (Print and Web)" in the subject line.
