Creative Lead Job at Traeger Wood Pellet Grills in Salt Lake City

MEATER® Creative Lead

MEATER is the creator of the wireless meat probe category, inventing the #1 smart thermometer in the world. We've spent the last 10 years delivering innovation to a community of cooks across the globe providing them with the tools they need to take on any cooking adventure, confidently. MEATER is also part of Traeger, Inc. who has been revolutionizing outdoor cooking for over 30 years. Together, we're redefining the way people cook and enjoy food. We exist today as a powerhouse of disruptors, innovators, and food fanatics, committed to bringing people together through world-class products and exceptional experiences. When you join our teams, you'll be part of a culture that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a shared passion for top-quality results. If you're driven, dedicated, and ready to contribute to two of the most exciting brands in the culinary world, come cook with us!

What You'll Do:

• Work with the entire creative team to establish a unified visual direction and voice for the MEATER brand, helming a creative audit to elevate our innovation.
• Conceptualize campaign vision, harnessing original graphics, copy, content websites, social media, and other marketing materials.
• Delegate projects to in-house designers, visual staff and copywriter.
• Review creative projects with necessary stakeholders, and gain approval by presenting final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations, encouraging members to provide feedback, and responding to internal commentary and requests.
• Present or oversee presentation of final concepts and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-organizational use.

How You'll Help Us Win:

• Bring the MEATER brand to life with a compelling approach to creative vision and execution.
• Deliver the unexpected within the cooking industry.
• Establish creative department standards for production, productivity and quality.
• Ensure team adheres to current processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and proposing and creating processes and tools to support design operations.
• Collaborate with MEATER brand/digital marketing and sales divisions in creating marketing plans, aligning team priorities with business objectives to deliver high-quality work on time and on budget.
• Analyze market trends, consumer need, and the competitive landscape, and assess
  campaign performance.
• Work with the entire creative team to establish a unified visual direction and voice for the MEATER brand, helming a creative audit to elevate our innovation.
• Conceptualize campaign vision, harnessing original graphics, copy, content websites, social media, and other marketing materials.
• Delegate projects to in-house designers, visual staff and copywriter.
• Review creative projects with necessary stakeholders, and gain approval by presenting final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations, encouraging members to provide feedback, and responding to internal commentary and requests.
• Present or oversee presentation of final concepts and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-organizational use.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives.
• Bachelor's degree in design, communications, or similar discipline is preferred.
• 7+ years as a professional creative team member with 3+ years of experience in management role within a creative dept.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite design software is a plus.
• Exceptional capabilities with typography, and page layout is a plus.
• Highly skilled with leading a team of creative talent.
• Strong attention to detail and awareness of project scope and deadlines.
• Possess outstanding creative presentation skills.
• Desire to work collaboratively in a group, must have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute with the team.
• Ongoing pride in the quality of work and laser focus on details while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a resourceful problem solver with a positive attitude.
• Remain organized and be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to balance quality of work and available resources.
• Web Development experience.
• Have a strong knowledge of photography and/or video production.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Join an inspired group of individuals always looking to challenge the status quo and deliver world-class creative.
• We want our creative to be fun and we also want to have fun creating it!
• Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality
• So. Much. Food.
• Have an outdoor lover's paradise in your backyard
• Work within 45 minutes of 7 world-class ski resorts
• Access to Ski Utah Gold Passes for free skiing, riding, & mountain biking
• Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
• 401K to help you plan for the future
• Individual development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally
• Great discounts on all things MEATER
• Did we mention all the food?