Uniform Advantage Brands Looking for Art Director at Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time

ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS

For over 35 years, UA Brands has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel for the medical and culinary professions. We are proud to support our valued customers – true heroes giving back with every shift. Our culture includes a long history of philanthropy and community support. Our strong values and unique culture are built on collaborating not merely as coworkers, but as family and friends. From the beginning, we provide candidates an authentic look into how UA Brands embraces their skills and perspectives, all in ways that continue to set us apart.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, global organization. The Art Director is responsible for providing conceptual and stylistic direction and schedules for design staff, orchestrates their work, as well as the work of production artists, photographers, retouchers, illustrators, prepress technicians, printers and anyone else who is involved in the development of a project.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for assigning tasks/projects to the appropriate Graphic Designer/Production Artist working with the Projection Manager. Ensure project is completed at all costs.
• Ensure engaging, market appropriate designs for print and online projects based on directive supplied by Creative Director, Marketing and Merchandisers.

• Responsible for training new hires on current processes
• Quality controlling the color and creative details of product
• Art Directors are expected to be hands on designers, designing catalogs, flyers, landing pages, email promos/e-blasts, Google re-targeting ads and various Facebook images as necessary
• Troubleshooting issues within the design process, programs being used and/or issues with images and content
• Responsible to research and monitor industry trends, new technologies, and market competitors
• Plan for a project’s photography needs; including selecting models, prepare shoot lists, props, photo styling, etc.

WHAT SKILS YOU’LL BRING

• Must be able to maintain and grow a brands creative vision, strong retail or marketing graphics experience
• Must be goal oriented and action-focused, practical and self-disciplined
• Must have strong visual problem solving ability, the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and align activities to meet organizational goals

• Must possess excellent communication, presentation skills and work well within a team
• Must be demonstrating leadership skills, proactive thinking and the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Extremely detail oriented with project management skill
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• WorkFront
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Mirosoft Office
• Adobe Acrobat
• Basic understanding of Resposive Web Design

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

OFFICE-BASED – Fort Lauderdale Headquarters

Just a short distance from the beautiful Fort Lauderdale beaches – our home base of South Florida is a perfect reflection of our customer population and culturally rich and diverse team. These onsite, business-critical roles are the backbone of our success. Join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch, take a break in the Jumpstart Java, our gourmet coffee bar or enjoy the wellness equipment and our other ongoing wellness activities.

PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO

UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.

• Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching – Save for your future

• Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• Accident, Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off – Life Balance
• Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
• Employee Discount Program
• Referral Program – Get paid to work with Friends
• Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
• Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
• See more of the benefits we offer

UA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUITY EMPLOYER

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.