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Moose Enterprise Pty Ltd

Art Director

Moose Enterprise Pty Ltd, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Job Description - Art Director (CRE00000130)

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Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades.

Our Culture

We're officially a Great Place to Work!

We're a family.

We're always learning.

We give back in a big way.

We're serious about sustainability.

We bring the fun!

Position Title:

Art Director

Classification:

Exempt

Position Status:

Full Time

Reports To:

Senior Art Director

Direct Reports:

None

Role Objectives:

Work closely with all members of the Creative team (Engineers, Graphic Designers, and Product Designers) to produce designs and packaging that are innovative and lead to amazing award-winning toys.

Qualifications:

5-7 years’ experience in a similar role.

Relevant tertiary qualification in design disciplines.

Responsibilities:

Design

Ensure deadlines are met and that quality is maintained;

Being able to conceptualise and lead a commercial brand and strategy, and see it through from concept to completion;

To ensure the Moose direction and style is reflected in both new artwork and redevelopment of existing designs;

Clearly communicate Briefs to Creative team members;

Present creative brand concepts and designs for approval;

Generate new and innovative ideas for packaging design;

Lead design presentations as required;

Basic copywriting for brand development and generation of tag-lines, call-outs and brand names for creative approval;

Convey ideas via Mood Boards, trend boards, concepts and support;

Direct photo shoots;

Liaise with the Marketing Department and Product Managers to ensure the Creative Department direction is in line with company requirements;

Art Direct Retail and Showroom/Toy Fair development;

Communicate and present concepts to Licensor for feedback and Alignment on branding and packaging design.

People Management Responsibilities

Regularly review resourcing requirements for the department and recruits, interviews, selects and trains new staff;

Oversee the day-to-day workloads and performance of direct reports towards the achievement of agreed objectives, through the provision of clear direction, coaching and support;

Work with direct reports to set individual KPIs, and conduct regular reviews in-line with the Moose Performance Management Program;

Manage the training and professional development of team members, with an emphasis on providing timely and constructive feedback on a regular basis;

Champion the Moose culture to ensure direct reports deliver on The Wow.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Hours

8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday

8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday

Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time-zones. Moose also provides flexible working options.

Salary Band

USD $125,000-$145,000

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items.

Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

Light to moderate lifting is required.

Frequently communicates with other employees and third-parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.

Regular, predictable attendance is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

All Welcome

Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment@moosetoys.com, quoting the job title and reference number.

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