Highlights
This person will work directly with both the Creative Services and Marketing teams and will be responsible for processing creative project requests, building proofing schedules, assigning jobs to designers, keeping project managers and the creative team on task and on deadline, handling job logistics, working with print vendors, routing proofs to the proper stakeholders, keeping all parties updated on project progress, and ensuring work is executed correctly at all stages of the job. The Graphics Traffic Specialist is essentially a creative project manager who is responsible the daily management of marketing-related projects.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | MO |
| Industry | Automotive Sales and Repair Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Website | https://corporate.oreillyauto.com/onlineapplication/careerpage |
Description
The Graphics Traffic Specialist is essentially a creative project manager who is responsible the daily management of marketing-related projects.
This person will work directly with both the Creative Services and Marketing teams and will be responsible for processing creative project requests, building proofing schedules, assigning jobs to designers, keeping project managers and the creative team on task and on deadline, handling job logistics, working with print vendors, routing proofs to the proper stakeholders, keeping all parties updated on project progress, and ensuring work is executed correctly at all stages of the job.
Essential Job Functions
Process and manage all project requests
Set project dates, build proofing schedules, compile status updates and keep stakeholders on task
Manage the workflow of graphic artists to ensure deadlines are met
Proof/edit all publications created by the department
Maintain list of current projects that includes project status and deadlines
Negotiate bids with outside printers for all publications
Coordinate flyer and material distribution
Contact outside vendors to acquire artwork and information for publications
Conduct weekly departmental production meetings
Serve as a liaison between the Creative Services and Marketing team and other departmental stakeholders
Troubleshoot systems, procedures, and work flow to ensure deadlines are met
Make recommendations to increase the effectiveness of our current systems and work flow
Assist with special department projects as needed
Skills/Education/Knowledge/
Experience/Abilities
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years' experience in an advertising agency or related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and keep track of many projects and deadlines at the same time
Advanced proofing skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to set and manage strict deadlines to keep jobs on track
Knowledge of publication printing, Mac platform software, and art files
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively and work in a team environment
Ability to understand and interpret rules and processes, and be willing to hold accountability standards across departments
Be willing and able to function in a solutions-oriented environment, meeting both internal and external client expectations
Must present a professional company image and positive attitude
Desired:
Knowledge and previous experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects etc.)
Pre-press procedures
Knowledge of sheet fed, web, and double-web printing techniques
A strong Print or Marketing background
O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.
Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.
About Company
It started with a father and son - Charles Francis "C.F." and Charles H. "Chub" O’Reilly. Together they had the courage and confidence to venture out on their own. Along with 11 others who shared the same desire to offer great customer service and auto parts availability, the doors of O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. opened on December 2, 1957.
Now, more than 61 years later, the 77,000-plus team members at O’Reilly Auto Parts are proud of the company’s achievements over the years.
During our early years, we focused on sales and slow and steady growth. At the end of our first year, sales totaled $700,000, and by 1961 volume reached $1.3 million. For the first seven years of operation, there was one store in Springfield, MO, until the second opened in July 1964. In March 1975, annual sales volume rose to $7 million and a 52,000 square-foot facility was built in Springfield for the O’Reilly/Ozark warehouse operation. By that time, the company had nine stores, all located in southwest Missouri.
The long range plans and stability of the company were solidified by a public offering of company stock in April 1993. Since that time, the Company has grown through new store and distribution center openings, as well as numerous mergers and acquisitions. O’Reilly currently operates stores in 47 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and distribution centers in 27 locations.
Dramatic changes in technology, inventory control, facilities, and sheer size mark the O’Reilly growth and success story. But, it is our spirit of teamwork - how important it was then and how important it remains - that drives our performance. The company’s values and culture that started with the original 13 employee/owners remain evident and strong as we expand and develop Team O’Reilly.
We serve two distinct customer bases - the professional (installer) customers who provide auto repair services to their customers (DIFM - do it for me), and retail "walk-in" customers (DIY - do it yourself). Our dual-market strategy continues to differentiate us from the competition and is a major factor in our ongoing success. Depending on a store’s professional versus retail customer mix, more than 95 percent of our locations have team members dedicated to our professional customers, offering them separate counters, phone lines, and a delivery fleet that totals 18,455 vehicles. We also have a professional sales team, consisting of territory sales managers and in-store sales specialists, responsible for calling on our professional customers and building sound business partnerships to ensure O’Reilly is the First Call for their auto parts needs.