McKinley Consulting is hiring two Art Directors to work with our client in Richfield. This starts out as a six month project, but has potential to extend or convert into a full-time employee position.  You will be working on a well-funded, highly visible project, as well as working with some of the best and brightest individuals! 

Description of Responsibilities: 

•       Create visual expression of the client brand and its sub-brands in trend-right customer experience solutions 

•       Leverage design process by interpreting the strategy from concept creation through design refinement by way of hands-on creative design 

•       Propose creative concepts and execute via informed customer needs.  Drive innovative and inspired experiences by applying current trends, particularly as it relates to in-store graphics from concept to completion 

•       Collaborate and ideate with cross discipline peers within Channel Design to produce the day-to-day deliverables and outcomes on assigned projects 

•       Apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color, trends and other ingredients appropriately to create innovative solutions that meet business strategies 

•       Assure that creative recommendations meet strategic needs 

•       Independently provide timely and clear solutions, incorporating feedback as appropriate 

•       Proactively share ideas with peers, participate in creative brainstorming sessions, and document design phases for internal partners and clients 

•       Respond promptly to partner requests and take personal responsibility to deliver strong, compelling results within time, scope and budget 

•       Consolidate and share work with the Associate Creative Director regularly for feedback and approval within prescribed timelines 

•       Provide timely, accurate and thorough communication to key interdependencies including core team, managers and cross functional partners. Present work in clear, compelling, persuasive manner in front of peers and leadership. 

•       Work across multiple product categories to ensure needs are met for both internal partners and external clients 

Required Skills: 

•       Intermediate knowledge of graphic design and art direction 

•       Must be able to work with print and digital graphics. 

•       Intermediate understanding and proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite 

•       Fundamental ability to focus on customer needs 

•       Fundamental business and functional acumen 

•       Fundamental communication and negotiation skills

Interested candidates may call or e-mail Victoria Schanen.  952-767-6443, victoria.schanen@mckinleyconsulting.com