Director of Media & Creative - Jared Job at Signet Jewelers Limited in Akron

Director of Media & Creative - Jared

Apply locations Support Center - Akron, OH

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job requisition id: REQ_71480

Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

JOB SUMMARY:

This individual has the principal responsibility of supporting the Jared VP of Creative in developing integrated marketing plans and campaigns as well as overseeing photoshoot logistics and production schedules to support marketing brand and overall business strategies for Jared. The Director of Media and Creative will collaborate closely with the Senior Manager of Creative, marketing colleagues, social & digital marketing, Ecommerce, and other cross-functional team members and agency partners to ensure plans are briefed, creatively developed, presented, and delivered on time to meet go-live deadlines. This role will report to the VP of Creative.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support Jared VP of Creative in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Work with agency partners to ensure production budgets are in line with quarterly forecasts
• Assess photoshoot requirements, allocate budgets based on production requirements, coordinate logistics, secure necessary resources, and oversee production from shot list creation to final asset delivery
• Work with project manager to ensure all assets are delivered to appropriate channel owners for timely dissemination
• Serve as key contact for production side of agencies to facilitate the development of assets for integrated marketing plans and communicate plans and deliverables for timely delivery to media agencies
• Monitor fiscal budgets in partnership with Finance, VP of Creative, VP of Marketing and Media Director while managing monthly and quarterly financial tasks to provide monthly close forecasts, optimize spend, reallocate resources, and ensure budget adherence
• Work with Visual Merchandise team to monitor timelines and planning for floorset changes, display shipments and seasonal signage requests

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree or Similar

Required or Acceptable Job-Related Experience: Ability to demonstrate outstanding Marketing skills within the Consumer Goods and/or Fashion/Retail category preferred. Experience in developing marketing/advertising campaigns, content development/management, promotions, partnerships, and brand programming preferred. Strong analytical skills as well as communication and presentation skills required. Superior project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must be a creative thinker, self-starter, problem solver and resourceful. Must demonstrate passion, energy, and high integrity. Detail oriented. Ability to work independently and collectively across departments.

Years of Job-Related Experience Required: 8+ years of Marketing experience recommended.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) matching after one year of employment
• Generous PTO + company holidays
• Diversity programs
• Much more!

About Us

Signet Jewelers is a people-first company. This core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve.

We're ONE Company, proud of our rich heritage, international presence, diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside.

We are Great Place to Work-Certified operating under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Piercing Pagoda and James Allen.

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