Junior Art Director / Designer

Jostens

ABOUT US:

Celebrating over 125 years of business, Jostens has been a part of local communities, working with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, teams, and affiliation groups. Representatives from Jostens touch thousands of schools and groups every day, working to make a difference with products and services that recognize accomplishments and help people tell their stories. These products, along with resources for educators, yearbook curriculum and services to help motivate and inspire like Jostens Renaissance® and Commitment to Graduate (C2G) are all designed to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience. As a household name and leading brand in our market, we are passionate about being the most trusted partner in celebrating moments that matter. We are a mid-size company with a small company feel, allowing us to move fast and explore innovative ideas.

https://www.jostens.com/

Position Details

Junior Art Director / Designer
Job
Full-time
4/2/2024
Twin Cities Metro
Minneapolis, MN

ABOUT YOU:

This role is responsible for execution of brand/product design and marketing materials. In support one or more business units or segments, an incumbent is a practitioner and steward of design excellence and growth across a full spectrum of print and digital mediums.

YOU WILL:

  • Support. Support Senior Art Directors to roll-out product launch and enterprise and seasonal campaigns. 
  • Update and maintain. Basic photo editing abilities, such as removing simple objects from images, light retouching, outlining images, etc. Learn how to follow workplace process and practices.  
  • Develop. Create and update marketing materials across all Jostens Product Categories and marketing channels. 
  • Excitement. Interest to learn, absorb and experience best practices in web UI, social media, email and print. 
  • Strengthen. Demonstrate and show growth in creative consistency, accuracy and conceptual development. 
  • Help. Consistently complete design requests by set deadlines, with guidance from a Creative or Art Director.

YOU HAVE:

  • Passion. Interest to learn, absorb and experience best practices across channels. 
  • Technical Skills. Fully knowledgeable in the use of the Macintosh as a key design tool. Fully knowledgeable and fluent in the use of Adobe CC: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. Adobe XD preferred. Preferred re-touching experience. 
  • Attention to detail. Ability to work on multiple jobs with flexibility, meeting quality objectives, deadlines and budgets.
  • Great communication Skills. Ability to conceptualize with a writer. Preferred agency experience.
  • Experience. 0-3 years’ experience as an art director or designer. Strong design abilities and portfolio. Preferred jewelry or apparel design experience. Preferred Adobe XD or Sketch experience. 
  • Education. A degree in commercial art, graphic design or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:

  • We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
  • We invest in your future. We offer a 401K match vested immediately.
  • We believe in flexibility. We provide hybrid work options.
  • We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt, including company paid holidays.
  • We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

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