Jack Link's Protein Snacks is hiring: Art Director / Designer – Digital and Soci

Art Director / Designer – Digital and Social Media

• Full-time
• Sub-Department: Integrated Marketing
• Department: Marketing
• Site Location: Minneapolis

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the #1 meat snack brand in America, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Join Link Snacks, Inc. as an Art Director / Designer – Digital and Social Media and become an integral member of our Marketing Creative Services team. This position will focus on crafting ideas for the full range of Link Snacks brands and executing those ideas across social media platforms, ecommerce, and more.

As Art Director / Designer, you will be responsible for developing and producing industry-leading, award-worthy concepts. We’re looking for someone well-versed in pop culture and social media trends who wants to apply that knowledge to deliver effective, on-brand and on-strategy creative. The ideal candidate has a passion for big ideas and proven experience with the craft of art direction that’s needed to bring those ideas to life.

Working alongside a Copywriter and under the direction of an Executive Creative Director, you will take ownership of ideation and execution of concepts that can be used across all channels for a variety of brands and products. You will be accountable for being a steward of the brand guidelines and company values.

Responsibilities:

1. Conceptual Ideation, Development, Execution: Create and design original digitally-focused content in collaboration with our social media and ecommerce marketing teams. Collaborate with external creative agencies and internal teams to create shareable content that will drive engagement and growth while ensuring consistency of brand and creative across digital consumer touch points.
2. Asset Execution: Responsible for facilitating revisions and feedback from internal and external cross-functional partners. Work collaboratively to effectively communicate marketing initiatives and design project status.
3. Planning and Management: Meet established deadlines, manage, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. Work collaboratively to ensure all designs align with brand guidelines.
4. Content Management: Responsible for archiving final files within established guardrails. Work with necessary teams to oversee smooth implementation of new content.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, Digital Design, Graphic Design, or related field or equivalent

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Four+ years of agency / brand work experience
• Strong portfolio showcasing both big-idea campaign thinking and quick-turn social media excellence
• Team player with a positive attitude, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a client-centered approach to work
• The ability to work independently and see projects through to completion.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and/or clients at once
• Demonstrated proficiency using technology and a wide variety of software applications on a mac-based platform, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Creative problem-solver with an eye for detail.
• Willingness to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to be hands-on, as well as look at the big picture

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with front-end web design, motion graphics, and video production
• CPG industry experience

JACK LINK’S CORE VALUES:

Company values: Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.

The salary range for this role is $89,900 - $123,600 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.