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Posted March 02, 2023
PepsiCo

Lead Art Director

PepsiCo
Plano, TX, USA Remote ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

Overview

*This role is location free within the US*

This position will support the Associate Creative Directors and Creative Director. Partnering with the Copywriters to lead the creative development process for several Frito-Lay brands. We’re looking for a savvy creative that can conceptualize ideas and carry them through execution with masterful craft.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the ability to develop creative concepts that are insightful, relevant, innovative, and effective. In addition to extraordinary design skills, you’ll need a keen eye for consumer behavior trends and bring big idea thinking to the table. The work will often be on multiple projects, an attention to detail and organizational skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills along with great communication and presentation skills are important for this position.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Create culture-driving, business-building, big brand work in every medium, from broadcast and web video, to targeted social and influencer campaigns, to attention-getting activations.
  • Concept and produce content at the forefront of new media, technology and is socially driven
  • See your ideas through from concept to execution, working with other departments including social strategists, account leads, and other internal and external partners
  • Collaborate with our team to bring to life ideas in social, digital, TV, and retail as needed
  • Proactively identify opportunities to tap into or incorporate the latest trends in pop culture, creativity, executional approaches & techniques, and broader inspirations, innovations and interruptions
  • Champion and contribute to a culture of diversity, inclusion, personal growth, winning, and fun
  • Support the Associate Creative Director with the development of concepts,
  • designs, and client presentations
  • Present work to internal agency team partners, brand team, and any other stakeholders for approvals / to sell the work
  • Become a brand expert and familiarize yourself with client's needs, target audiences, competitors, category trends, and current brand research
  • Develop design solutions that adhere to best practices across media and platforms
  • Ensure top-tier creative output that adheres to brand standards
  • Meet brand objectives
  • Participates in brainstorm sessions
  • Delivers completed assignments on time

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Expected salary range is $81000 - $117400
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
  • Other benefits, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Note:- COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: BS/MS Degree(s)

Location

Remote

What You’ll Bring To Our Team

  • A minimum of 6 years of experience as an Art Director at a top-tier agency or brand
  • A strong ability to concept and execute multiple ideas quickly
  • The visual skills and attention to detail to execute superbly in a variety of mediums
  • The flexibility to work as part of a team one day, independently the next. You adapt to new ideas, processes and business problems with ease and enthusiasm
  • Determination, ingenuity, and a great attitude in the face of obstacles
  • The optimism to think bigger, the curiosity to dig deeper, and the passion to do better
  • Proficiency with the appropriate Mac-based tools of your trade (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Sketch, Keynote, et al)
  • Strong comping skills required
  • Editing and gif/animation/motion skills are a big plus
  • Experience in broadcast and video production are huge
  • Positive attitude and a sense of humor

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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