Creative Supervisor

SKILLS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or advertising with 3-5 years of experience in print and digital production within a business-to-business environment; or a combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. DUTIES: Under the direction of the Executive Vice President and Marketing & Research Manager, manages the creative direction and design of the website, catalog production, other promotional efforts, and customer artwork to meet departmental goals.

Associated Bag is a national supplier of packaging and shipping products serving all types of industries from four strategic locations. We are a family owned business with a stable history and a bright future. Our employees enjoy a casual, collaborative work environment, competitive salary, a complete benefits package that includes great work/life balance with flexible scheduling and a generous time off policy with vacation, personal time, and eight paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and disability insurances, 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and more. Success in business is all about meeting your customer's needs. When we treat our co-workers like customers, the actual customers receive even better service. Open and honest communication is the key, and a workplace administered with consistency and fairness promotes enthusiasm, teamwork, and pride for all.

Associated Bag is looking for a Creative Supervisor to develop, coordinate, and oversee all matters of design, including the website and all digital and printed promotional material. Manage catalog production to include attendance and review of catalog printing, pre-press production issues, and necessary support material. Enhance marketing methods, training, and development of design staff. Works closely with the Marketing & Research Manager to maximize productivity of marketing staff. Possesses strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills. 

DUTIES:  
Under the direction of the Executive Vice President and Marketing & Research Manager, manages the creative direction and design of the website, catalog production, other promotional efforts, and customer artwork to meet departmental goals. 

Directs Marketing staff, including designers, in all phases of marketing design, including layout, photography, and media. Recommends changes as appropriate to improve efficiency, quality, and working methods. 

In conjunction with the Executive Vice President and Marketing & Research Manager, assists in developing the annual marketing communication plan including vehicle selection, sales history research, timing, and media support. 

Oversees and participates in copywriting, design, layout, pagination, and production of catalogs, email campaigns, and promotional materials.

Initiates requests for production estimates from all suppliers relating to catalog and promotional materials. 

SKILLS REQUIRED: 
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or advertising with 3-5 years of experience in print and digital production within a business-to-business environment; or a combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat software programs on the Macintosh platform. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled    

Employee Benefits

• Premium Salary with performance based merit awards and bonuses
• Work from Home Options available for certain positions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance – Rich, comprehensive plans with broad network choices
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• Vacation - Starting at two weeks, pro-rated first year
• Personal Time - Additional nine days annually
• Eight Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance up to $5,250.00 per year
• Wellness Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• EEO - It is the Law 
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act
• Federal Family Medical Leave Act