Assistant Art Director

CSS Industries, Inc., a global consumer products company, is seeking an Assistant Art Director to join our team in Moosic, PA!

Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with Studio Director, Art Director, and/or Category Manager to deliver artwork to meet key time lines for retailer specials while maintaining the integrity of the product and PMG’s design leadership role in the industry. Includes timely creation of assigned products. Additional products could include packaging and graphics.

Assist in the development of new products including conceiving and making physical prototypes of more complex products as needed.

Assist in the preparation for retailer presentations, as necessary. Includes providing trend information and special product designs.

Work with Graphic Design and Production especially in more complex aspects of digital file creation, under supervisory direction.

Under supervisory direction, research and utilize competitive information provided by sales analysts on related category products to provide new product development ideas and applications to existing products.

Ensure that products under creative development are completed according to schedule.

Other duties as assigned.

Maintain computer, San Server files.

Continuing education in design software upgrades and new programs.

Mentor and train new Graphics Specialists/ Designers.

Substitute for Art Directors at committee to review digital output for completeness and accuracy prior to release.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or equivalent.

Strong design capabilities with a minimum of 3 years experience in graphic arts, design or closely related field.

Previous experience working with licensed properties preferred.

High level of skill, speed, and accuracy in the Macintosh platform including Adobe Suite & Microsoft Office.

Crafting ability with experience in making product prototypes.

Must be creative and solution-driven with the ability to multi-task.

Deadline conscious and detail oriented with the ability to self direct priorities.

Strong communication skills necessary; frequent communication with internal teams as well as external freelance artists and art houses.