Art Director - Packaging Design

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Your Opportunity : Jon Michael Design, a Taylor Corporation company, is looking for a talented Art Director who specializes in packaging design, but also brings a 360 brand mindset, to join our team in NY! You'll own the visual language of our packaging while also shaping how the brand shows up across campaigns, digital, retail, and IRL experiences. This role blends hands-on design with high-level creative direction-ideal for someone who can zoom out to think big picture, and also can handle mechanicals, photoshoot production and flawless execution across every brand touchpoint.

Your Responsibilities :

• Passionate, inspirational, and with an energy to create award-winning work, you will be a driving force leading junior designers and engaging the design team
• Working collaboratively with the Senior Art Director, you will help direct the creative output on client programs within the design studio, from concept generation through to design completion
• Provide inspiring guidance and feedback to the junior design team during the course of projects, in the pursuit of great creative outputs
• Contribute to production and art direction of photo shoots and creative campaigns with a consistent brand POV
• Work with external partners (photographers, stylists, comp houses, printers) as needed
• Stay ahead of trends in design, materials, and consumer experience
• Responsibility for the day-to-day ownership of the quality of creative deliverables across a range of projects
• Work closely with the Senior Art Director and Project Manager to ensure that creative output is delivered within the timings and budgets agreed and ensure that process and resources are appropriate
• Responsible for the timely and precise creation of packaging designs, from concept to completion

You Must Have :

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employee s .

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services, and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services, and expertise for individuals, businesses, and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing, and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.