Ball Horticultural Company is looking for a talented Art Director to join our full-service, in-house marketing communications agency. As an Art Director, you will be responsible for the development and execution of creative concepts for a variety of B2B brand projects, including print, web, events, video, and social media. You will also be responsible for contributing to the brainstorming of ideas, creation of concepts, and the development of messaging to provide best-in-class sales tools for our clients (our partner businesses). The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio that demonstrates a keen eye for detail, a passion for creativity, and a desire to “Color the World” with plants!

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Develop and execute creative concepts for a variety of B2B brand projects, including print, web, events, video, and social media

· Contribute to the brainstorming of ideas, creation of concepts, and the development of messaging to provide best-in-class sales tools for our clients (our partner businesses)

· Understand and interpret creative briefs to develop and present concepts with rationale and move them quickly into tangible, effective tools to support sales.

· Generate fresh, original ideas that are on strategy, on brand, and on budget to demonstrate the gain for our customers.

· Work collaboratively with account executives, copywriters, production artists, the creative director and other members of the creative team to design catalogs, digital and print ads, event signs, retail POP, web graphics and other marketing tools, and meet deadlines.

· Develop brand standards and maintain design consistency across mediums and platforms to ensure a consistent understanding of our products and brands in the marketplace.

· Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality to support a diverse style of clients.

· Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices to continuously strive to improve skillset and grow professionally.

· Oversee the production process and be able to provide accurate print specifications for fast and efficient printing.

· Assemble and archive digital Files using File structure and defined processes to be able to effectively retrieve and share work with your team and vendors.

Requirements

· The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio that demonstrates a keen eye for detail, a passion for creativity, and a desire to “Color the World” with plants!

· Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, advertising, or related field.

· 5-7 years professional experience as a graphic designer, junior art director or similar role in an agency or corporate communications environment.

· Innovative design skills to create new ways for the organization to be successful.

· Proven experience with graphic design, with a strong portfolio of work.

· Readily acts on challenges in a fast-paced environment.

· Partners with others to get work done.

· Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software.

· Proficient with current Mac platform and server-based network environment.

· Photography experience helpful.

Physical Requirements

· Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull 10 pounds

· Must be able to sit or stand 100% of the day

· Must be able to use fingers and hands 100%of the day

· Must be able to work in an open office environment

Our promise to you:

We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

· Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance

· 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

· Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays

· Tuition assistance

· Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs

· An onsite subsidized café overlooking renowned display gardens and restored natural areas