Strategic Art Director, Creative Services

Strategic Art Director, Creative Services

Yum! Brands

Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Create flawless impactful designs by exploring concepts that tell the story behind our company strategy. Develops innovative and on-strategy designs and experiences, which meet the objectives of each assignment.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay for this role starts at $77,300 and can go up from there based on background and qualifications. Additionally, you will be eligible for a meaningful performance based bonus each year.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
  • Create flawless impactful designs by exploring concepts that tell the story behind our company strategy.
  • Develops innovative and on-strategy designs and experiences, which meet the objectives of each assignment.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Ability to work directly with Communication Leads on strategy and visual support for high level communications (ie. Organizational priorities, leadership communications, etc.)
  • Works well with minimal creative direction or account management to prioritize work.
  • Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to work one-on-one with C Suite executives with clear to the point communication, present persuasively and clearly articulating design rationale.
  • Develops innovative and on-strategy designs and experiences, which meet the objectives of the assignment within expected timelines.
  • Work directly with clients to manage edits, timeline expectations, etc.
  • Energized by a fast-paced environment, able to work nimbly within a small team, and take direction on multiple projects.
  • Expert in the latest trends in modern design and advertising, as well as have a keen eye for visual design, illustration, photography, and typography.
  • Knowledge of the requirements of the creative process including typical time and resources needed to produce with efficiency quality work on time, and to specification.
  • In-depth knowledge and application of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel; and willing to learn new techniques and technology.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms’ design requirements and stays on top of social media design trends.
  • Self-manager with superior organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at a time while meeting all necessary deadlines.
  • Keeps a level head and stays calm in the storm to get the job done.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications):
  • Minimum 5-10 years design experience – preferably in an advertising agency or corporate role.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Excellent design, communication and organizational skills.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Strategic planning and insight.
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects for multiple clients.

SOFTWARE:
  • Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work in primarily Mac platform with some PC knowledge.

Apply Link: https://www.yum.com/careers
Email Resume: diane.mattingly@yum.com