September 26, 2024

Uniform Advantage Brands

San José

OTHER

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, Costa Rica was chosen to open a Shared Services Center, which started operations in December 2020. While our Costa Rica business office is based in the beautiful and sunny province of Heredia, at a convenient We Work building with wonderful co-working space, most of our global team members in Costa Rica are able to work exclusively from home.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Senior Art Director in 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Work in a fast-paced corporate environment, across multiple digital channels simultaneously; communication with team and internal + external business partners; follow up on tasks; project tracking; set timelines + milestones; measuring KPIs; resource planning.
Troubleshooting; experience in executing/overseeing production design. Organized, detail-oriented, prepared files for appropriate output to meet delivery requirements; being accountable for the final development and production of creative assets and ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and overall meets or exceeds the design objectives.
Must have strong project management skills, the ability to think strategically as well as critically, 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 technologies.
Monthly, semi-annual, and annual reviews and HSLs; manage team timekeeping or invoicing; maintain templates + brand guides; regularly review and evaluate processes, tracking KPIs and optimizing; hold regular team meetings.
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 designers 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 directors and designers across all initiatives by leading projects and reviewing/provide feedback.
Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and cross-functional teams to craft compelling stories through graphics, animation, video, and illustration photography; a 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.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Bilingual (English & Spanish) is required for this position. Must demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write in English.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design/Web Design/Fine Arts.
5+ years of experience must be able to maintain and grow a brand's creative vision, and strong retail or marketing graphics experience.
5+ years of experience must be goal-oriented and action-focused, practical, and self-disciplined.
5+ years of experience must have strong visual problem-solving ability, the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, and align activities to meet organizational goals.
5+ years of experience, must possess excellent communication, and presentation skills, and work well within a team.
5+ years of experience must demonstrate leadership skills, proactive thinking, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
5+ years of experience, extremely detail-oriented with project management skills.
3+ years of experience must demonstrate leadership skills, proactive thinking, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
5-7 years of experience must be able to maintain and grow a brand creative vision, and strong retail or marketing graphics experience through strong layout, typography, photo composition, and mood board creation.
Advanced knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, and Adobe Illustrator, must be able to maintain and grow a brand's creative vision, and strong retail or marketing graphics experience through strong layout, typography, photo composition, and mood board creation.
Intermediate knowledge of Workfront and understanding of web design.
Beginner acknowledgment in Adobe Acrobat.

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 the 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.

Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
Continuous remote work
Paid vacations
Holiday Pay
Social Security coverage (CCSS)
Workers Insurance coverage (INS)
Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
Regular Recognition, Social Activities, and Events – 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.