What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director / Designer position at Billco International, Inc.?
Billco International is a leader in the custom souvenir and gift design business. We are seeking a talented art director/ designer to join our in-house art department and facilitate the production of our innovative concepts, creative original designs, and illustrations for our products.
Our ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of visual communication and design and have demonstrated project management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and superior organizational skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Be a full-service creative designer, from ideation to design to production
- Work closely with the graphic designers to distribute projects across the team effectively to maximize productivity
- Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, prioritizing them according to the company's goals and ensuring timely delivery
- Communicate with the sales team to gain a complete understanding of objectives and to develop and finalize each project
- Participate in customer meetings as needed
- Review all designs to ensure accuracy and ensure all files are prepared for production
- Assist with developing concepts for the new product line annually and create the accompanying look book and additional sales and marketing tools
Basic Qualifications
- Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills with a keen eye for design.
- Bachelor’s degree; preferably with an emphasis in design or art
- Extremely creative with ability to think outside of the box and present fresh new ideas.
- Must be extremely organized with superior attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently and juggle many projects within a fast paced environment.
- Goal-driven with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Experience designing and/or illustrating for the souvenir or giftware industry a huge plus.
Salary depending on qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person