Brand, Associate Creative Director - PUMA (Somerville, MA)
PUMA is seeking an Associate Creative Director to join their team in Somerville, MA. In collaboration with the Creative Director, the Head of Creative Services, and the Brand Marketing Team, creatives, you’ll develop and drive innovative brand stories for all channels across all physical and digital touchpoints including Media, PR, Social, Retail and Ecomm.
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YOUR MISSION:
Owns and leads implementation of brand visual centers; vision for the season, onboarding external partners & agencies and giving feedback to internal and external designers
Collaborates with the Central Marketing Organization, Brand Marketing and Integrated Marketing Departments, and our PUMA regions to ensure on-brand business driving solutions
Extensive experience in social trends, digital design, digital design systems, e-commerce and performance marketing (email, paid social & other media)
Experience managing multiple agency relationships, and designers, across multiple projects with a clear brand design voice
Ideate creative concepts beyond photo and video that incorporates new technologies, innovative use of mediums, and up & coming trends in modern art. Understanding of web3 including NFTs, gaming, metaverse, cryptocurrencies, and/or DAOs
Ability to socialize and present creative work in a compelling and persuasive way to cross-functional partners and senior leadership, has excellent people skills
Actively gains knowledge of PUMA’s products and processes, trends, the consumer, and overall marketplace culture
Effectively communicates and presents design concepts; creates presentation materials that effectively communicate design concepts—mentors others to present their work a persuasive and compelling way
Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of current brand trends, streetwear culture, technology, design systems and other design influences
Shares knowledge, experience and skill with other design staff; works with design counterparts to ensure continuity across digital touchpoints
Performs work in support of Brand plans; integrates company mission into daily work and planning; leads or participates in key initiatives with moderate or wide visibility
YOUR TALENT:
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or design-related equivalent
9+ years’ experience in brand marketing, art direction, digital design for large retail businesses or agency experience specific to the footwear/apparel industry
Excellent in PowerPoint/keynote, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Creative, bold, and digitally savvy
Strong knowledge of UX/UI
Must be a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, organized, detail oriented, collaborative and flexible
Ability to prioritize multiple projects while simultaneously handling demands and changes
Familiarity with project tracking tools such as Trello
Deep understanding of culture including music, internet culture, streetwear, and modern art
Willing to collaborate and open-minded to new ideas
Excellent writing and communications experience
Management experience of teams with 6+ people