What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Manager position at Carson Industries?
Carson Gifts, a wholesale company in the gift industry is seeking a Creative Manager to develop lines of consumer goods. Such items are sold to our customer base of gift retailers, souvenir shops, florists and specialty stores across the United States. Example product lines include drinkware, home décor, chimes, garden and seasonal goods.
Responsibilities:
· Monitor, analyze and report sales metrics of active item categories
· Develop cost effective items that meet our quality standards
· Identify and stay current with industry trends
· Propose new product lines appropriate for our customer base
· Communicate with vendors and our internal production facility
· Direct in-house team of artists to execute designs in a timely manner
· Travel domestically to industry trade shows
· Potential for travel overseas
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, or Art
· 2 years marketing, communication or buyer experience preferred
· Knowledge of retail environment preferred
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong attention to detail
· Ability to work independently and in a team
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis in Excel
· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and Illustrator) is a plus!
Keywords: Creative, Adobe Creative Suite, Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Marketing, Retail Buyer, Merchandising, Consumer Goods
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person