Senior Art Director

ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS

For over 35 years, UA Brands has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel for the medical and culinary professions. We are proud to support our valued customers - true heroes giving back with every shift. Our culture includes a long history of philanthropy and community support. Our strong values and unique culture are built on collaborating not merely as coworkers, but as family and friends. From the beginning, we provide candidates an authentic look into how UA Brands embraces their skills and perspectives, all in ways that continue to set us apart.

As part of our expansion plans as a growing, global organization, UA Brands started its captive center in Pune, India in September 2017 to add IT & ITES support and talent to our corporate teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Senior Art Director, Digital Design is expected to possess an aptitude for creating and ideating strong digital and social graphic design concepts. Working directly with the VP, Creative, Copy Writers, Merchants, Buyers, Marketing Teams and other Creative Team members, the Senior Art Director (AD) must bring to life ideas that support UA’s initiatives and goals. The Senior AD must understand and be aware of UA’s production/design capabilities/processes, and a knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to digital graphic design. The Senior AD must have the ability to multi-task and work with project management to coordinate project flow and deadlines.

This position requires one to work in the permanent shift between 6:00 PM and 3:00 AM IST, Monday through Friday.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work in a fast-paced corporate environment, across multiple digital channels simultaneously; communication with team and internal + external business parters; follow up on tasks; project tracking; setting timelines + milestones; measuring KPIs; resource planning.
• Trouble shooting; experience in executing/overseeing production design. Organized, detail oriented, prepare files for appropriate output to meet deliver requirement; being accountable for the final development and production of creative assets and ensures accuracy, attention to details and overall meets or exceeds the design objectives

• Must have strong project management skills, ability to think strategically as well as critically, and manage multiple priorities, anticipate demands, coordinate stringent deadlines and properly estimate time for work.

• Stay up-to-speed on design trends; research and monitor industry trends + market competitors; research, develop and deploy new technologies and skills including creative, OS, application, production, management, marketing and business practices and technologie.
• Monthly, semi-annual and annual reviews and HSLs; manage team time keeping or invoicing; maintaining templates + brand guides; regularly review and evaluate processes, tracking KPIs and optimizing; hold regular team meetin.
• Produce exceptional creative work; leverage your exceptional eye for creative excellence and your ability to tap into team members' true potential; develop and lead Art Directors and junior designs to create beautiful and functional visuals through graphic design, for multiple digital channels.
• Uphold UA’s brand identity while pushing the brand forward, act as a player/coach work directly on projects but also be confident to delegate and provide feedback and guidance as necessary; support creative leadership by mentoring and coaching art directorsand designers across all initiatives by leading  projects, and reviewing/provide feedback.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, cross-functional teams to craft compelling stories through graphics, animation, video, illustration photography; taste for high-level aesthetic,  concepting/creating work that is innovative and disruptive; playing an active role in contributing conceptual ideas -prepare inspiration for teams

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• WorkFront
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Acrobat
• Basic understanding of web design
• Must be able to maintain and grow a brands creative vision, strong retail or marketing graphics experience through strong layout, typography, photo compostion, and mood board creation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Must be able to maintain and grow a brands creative vision, strong retail or marketing graphics experience.
• Graphics experienc.
• Must be goal oriented and action-focused, practical and self disciplined.
• Must have strong visual problem solving ability, the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and align activities to meet organizational goals.
• Must possess excellent communication, presentation skills and work well within a team.
• Must be demonstrating leadership skills, proactive thinking and the ability to work with all levels of the organization

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 10-15 Years of design experience.
• Experience in the retail and fashion industries is preferred.
• Extremely detail oriented with project management skills.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills, proactive thinking and the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Must be able to maintain and grow a brands creative vision, strong retail or marketing graphics experience through strong layout, typography, photo compostion, and mood board creation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Web Design/Fine Arts disciplines or equivalent practical experience.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

REMOTE – Work from Home

Have workplace flexibility - you’ll work exclusively from the comfort of your home with no commute! Remote employees are expected to be online and available during core business hours for their team. Company computer equipment is provided for business use.

PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO

UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits that address both your health and financial needs.

• Company-sponsored medical insurance for employees and family members
• Company-sponsored Life insurance for employee
• Company-sponsored Group Personal Accidental insurance for employee
• Company-sponsored Gratuity Benefit
• Continuous remote work
• Hardship Allowance: Paid over and above the employees’ monthly salary
• Extended Hardship Allowance: Paid over and above the employees’ monthly salary
• Paid Vacation / Earned Leave
• Maternity Leave, Compensatory Off Leave, Bereavement Leave, and Paternity Leave as per the applicable norms. 

• Holiday Pay
• Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
• Regular Recognition, Social Activities, Monthly Events, and Birthday Celebrations – Mandatory Fun

UA IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. 

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.