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Art Director
Anheuser-Busch
New York, NY, United States
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We’re looking for a Art Directorto help us design the future of craft beer.
Based in our Commercial Strategy Office in New York, the Creative Director will concept and manage a variety of creative strategy, digital and video projects for our craft breweries. Reporting to the Brand Director, Creative - this person is responsible for managing the in-house Creative team and producing revolutionary work.
The ideal candidate thrives in the unknown. Where others see challenge, this person sees opportunity. We’re looking for someone who is ready, wiling and eager to exercise vision, no matter how ambiguous, daunting, or mundane the task. The possibility of creating your environment should be wildly appealing.
This person is tactfully bold – possessing the unique ability to know when to hold em and when to fold em, so to speak. They push their creative ideas forward with grace, and acknowledge the importance of having everyone onboard for the ride. To them, great work does not require great ego.
For this role, EQ is not a buzzword, it’s an absolute. We’re a business, inside a business, managing other businesses. In order to succeed, this candidate will need to adapt to a range of personalities and environments, from the boardroom to the brewery.
Responsibilities:
• Lead design and production for a variety of creative, digital and video projects in a fast paced, oftentimes ambiguous, environment
• Translate brand objectives to tangible creative concepts, presenting recommendations to craft partners and leadership teams
• Initially manage a team of 2-4 contractors, hiring and supervising freelancers as needed, with ambition to hire FTE in the long-term
• Multi-task across simultaneous projects and deadlines, everything from brand identity development to banner ads
• Assist with thought leadership, best practices and training for local brewery teams as needed
• Work with Production (to-be-hired) to assess, determine and build custom teams based on larger project needs
• Lead internal brainstorms & briefings, with the ability to communicate cross-functionally when necessary
• Demonstrate creative thought leadership, keeping ahead of trends and providing proactive inspiration and recommendations
• Consult with cross-functional Trade, PR, XM teams on relevant creative projects
Requirements:
• 5-8 years experience as an Art Director/Designer/Editor, managing and executing digital and video campaigns; CPG experience a plus
• BA/BFA in Design, Film, Media, Communications or relevant experience
• Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite; Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong eye for layout design and typography
• Robust network of contacts to call upon for design & production
• Desire to travel – our breweries span far & wide, from Bend, OR to Miami, FL
ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH
For more than 165 years, Anheuser-Busch has been woven into the cultural fabric of the United States, carrying on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate 23 breweries, 20 distributorships and 22 agricultural and packaging facilities, and have more than 18,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most recognizable beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry.
From responsible drinking programs and emergency drinking water donations to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home.
We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed. At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you.
As America’s leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.