Art Director

Mars United Commerce is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency’s latest MarTech platform, Marilyn, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor.We’re looking for an Art Director. Please include your portfolio link in your application; candidates without portfolios will not be considered.Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to one of Mars United Commerce's hub locations : New York, NY, Stamford, CT, Dallas, TX, or Bentonville, AR.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : Ideate with copywriters to brainstorm big ideas for our brands connecting them to shopper, retailer, and brand insights.Support the team in all aspects of creative execution, from initial concepts to building retailer-specific tactics through handoff to production.Build partnerships with the Client Leadership, Customer Development, and Strategic Planning teams.Develop an understanding of the Commerce Marketing discipline.Participate in new business spec work for potential clients.All other duties as assigned by Associate Creative Director.SKILL SETS REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related field.Minimum of 3 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in shopper marketing or retailer promotions.Proficiency in applicable Mac software programs, including Adobe Creative Suite.A well-rounded portfolio of conceptual work, with strong design, color balance, photography, logo, and typography skills.Self-starter personality with enthusiastic, “can do” attitude in accepting work / new challenges.Effective interpersonal skills, working well across functions.Conscientious work ethic.High level of organization, attention to detail, and innovation.Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and / or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies.Mars United Commerce has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.Compensation Range : $50,000 - $75,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer / temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be February 28, 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $50,000 - $75,000