Art Director

Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gourmet market in New York City as an Art Director. You'll collaborate with the Marketing team to enhance the Citarella brand through innovative design across various media. This role involves managing projects, leading design efforts, and ensuring brand consistency in all communications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in graphic design and experience in digital marketing.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience leading design and video creation.
• Expert proficiency in graphic design tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee content specialists and manage project deadlines.
• Develop design templates and maintain brand guidelines.
• Translate website needs into engaging digital assets.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Graphic Design

Brand Identity

Digital Marketing

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Citarella - The Ultimate Gourmet Market provided pay range

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality), Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut.

A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties, handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become part of the vibrant New York food scene.

Role and Responsibilities

The Art Director/Creative Lead will collaborate closely with the Marketing team and ownership. They will plan and lead the execution of the visual components of marketing efforts, promoting and strengthening the Citarella brand and its sub-brands in accordance with brand positioning, while managing deadlines and priorities. The role involves working on a variety of projects including cross-platform digital and physical touchpoints, branding initiatives, and leading the design and production of visual and audio/video materials for digital media and web communications. As a highly skilled graphic designer, they must translate brand values into visually stimulating and engaging designs that showcase our food, people, and processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership & Project Management
  • Oversee content specialists, junior, and freelance designers, defining projects and deliverables, and developing tools and templates for the team.
  • Manage project deadlines and priorities, adapting to content changes.
  • Lead day-to-day digital and print projects such as menu design, signage, advertising, and packaging.
  • Assist with managing the printing process for all collateral, ensuring cost-effective designs.
• Retail & Brand Design
  • Develop design templates and assets that communicate Citarella’s brand identity across media, including layouts, color palettes, typography, UI elements, and icons.
  • Maintain and update the Citarella Brand Style Book and guidelines.
  • Ensure consistent brand representation in-store and online, and in all communications.
  • Create graphic collateral to support marketing and promotional efforts, increasing customer engagement.
• Private Label & Packaging Design
  • Develop and oversee the production of private label packaging and labeling from conception to completion.
• Digital & Web
  • Translate website and e-commerce needs into engaging digital assets.
  • Design marketing ads and campaigns for digital channels.
  • Support social media content creation to boost engagement.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design preferred, with at least 5 years of experience leading design and video creation.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industry

• Food and Beverage Services