Art Director

Our Story: Papa Murphys is different on purpose. Not only because we make our pizzas completely from scratch with fresh ingredients at over 1,300 locations nationwide, but because we do it with swagger. We know our product is better than our competitors. The fact that our pizza is take n bake adds to the quality of our pies and to the convenience for our guests. At Papa Murphys, we dont think its cheesy to love where you work. Bringing happiness to guests one fresh pizza at a time is a great start, but the Art Director role has many other rewarding benefits as well.

Position Overview: We are seeking an Art Director who is a high performing designer that is looking to bring their business acumen, leadership, and hands-on design skills to a high impact role. The Art Director will champion Papa Murphys commitment to quality, service, integrity, and teamwork by:

• Work directly with Marketing Operations, Creative Director, Brand Marketing and Field Marketing in the development and design of marketing materials.
• Serve as the digital design partner with internal digital team to ensure brand standards and create/manage a consistent and trend focused digital user experience on digital channels.

-Partner with digital team to design and develop graphics for digital platforms -i.e., Facebook, Instagram and email campaigns using testing and data to drive desired end-user experience.

-Design and direct cohesive graphic assets/campaigns to work across and support multiple channel types - including, but not limited to, quarterly marketing kits, digital advertising, social media, posters, menu graphics, print, email, social, outdoor, and other promotional materials.

• Direct studio production team on the execution of local store advertising.
• Work with outside vendors to ensure completion of projects.
• Proof materials prior to release to vendors.
• Create local store marketing ad templates.
• Manage the photo/asset library (Master-level Photoshop work for finalizing of photography assets).
• Annually, evaluate studio digital skills and platform. Provide opportunity plan.
• Learn new systems and train team members on these programs.
• Maintain graphic files on the PMI website(s).
• Work closely with other PMI departments on designated communication projects.
• Maintain and update artwork archives.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we bring to the table:

• Salary range: $71,444-$103,594. Actual offer may vary from posted hiring range based on location, work experience, and/or education.
• Competitive insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA (dependent care/medical)
• Company paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement account with employer match and immediate vesting
• Paid time off accrual account (starts at 15 days per year, with an additional day added annually up to 25 days)
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus an additional 2 floating holidays
• 8 Hours of Papa Cares Volunteer Hours per year
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% pizza discount at Papa Murphys Company Stores

What you bring to the table:

(Position-specific knowledge, skills, abilities, and more)

• Strategic, creative thinking and design that inspires partners and team members to raise the creative bar within brand standards
• Strong creative vision with attention to business objective
• Use data and insights to develop creative that resonates across multiple platforms (Digital/Print/POP)
• Excellent print and digital design skills. Ability to create strategic and conceptual design.

-Professional level layout and design, working knowledge of simple animation (animated gifs - Adobe After Effects), CMYK and Pantone spot color, and strong typography skills and fonts.

• Self-starter! Manage your own projects and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards to meet PMI deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to explain concepts and rationale for designs to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading and directing other creative team members.
• Professional experience producing and preparing print and digital art files.
• Proven technical skills in the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

oRequired: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, After Effects

oBonus: Premier Pro

• Continually monitor and learn trends to provide insights on technology and design and provide training to in-house team
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Easily adapt to changes and revised direction.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships within the design team and a cross-functional environment.
• Most of all, you're passionate about your ideas and your "special sauce.

Let your creativity shine!

Foundations of your career:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• 5 years graphic/production related work at an ad agency or an in-house creative studio.
• 1 years demonstrated leadership/managerial skills
• Photography skills a plus
• Retail design portfolio to review (samples a plus)

-Demonstrated track record producing effective and high- quality marketing materials.

Please Note:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required in this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Papa Murphys International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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