Specialist Designer

Stop and Shop Supermarket; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Associate discounts

Hybrid work environment: 3 days in the

Quincy corporate office with remote-in

Diversity-friendly culture

Job summary

Stop & Shop, an iconic New England retailer, is seeking an Art Director for the In-House Creative Team in Quincy. You will translate briefs into compelling concepts and visual designs across store, digital, and promotional channels.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities for brand-building impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably at an agency or design firm
• Portfolio required (applicants without portfolios will not be evaluated)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Bachelor's degree in art, graphic design, advertising or related field
• Team player and able to do production work
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and time management
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to figure things out
• Strong project management and ability to navigate multi-stakeholder organizations
• Experience with production procedures and file setup for printing
• Experience with photoshoots or collaboration with photographers/food stylists

Responsibilities

• Concept and design 360 campaigns for in-store and external channels (signage, packaging, flyers, website, social media, emails, banners, print ads)
• Provide innovative creative solutions to elevate the brand and engage customers
• Develop and maintain brand design standards for consistency
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Present and sell ideas to stakeholders
• Collaborate with other creatives and cross-functional teams to strengthen work
• Collaborate with photographer and food stylist on aspirational food imagery
• Coordinate with Traffic Coordinator and Production Manager to plan shoots

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Marketing

Job Requisition: 563378

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street

Store Code: Marketing - Brands (5149449)

Here at Stop & Shop, we've been serving our customers and neighborhoods for more than a century. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing hasn't: Stop & Shop is a place where everyone can thrive and feel like they're part of family.

Our more than 50,000 associates enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and discounts to support professional and personal journeys and flexibility that fits their lives.

We invite you to pull up a seat and discover the ways you can make an impact. There's always room at our table!

The Stop & Shop In-House Creative Team is currently on the lookout for a strong art director who can take a creative brief and bring it to life through inspiring concepts and visual designs. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in current design trends, has experience building brands and working on marketing campaigns. Is that you? Here's your opportunity to join Stop & Shop at an exciting time, full of change, opportunity and innovation. The Art Director reports to the Creative Lead.

About Stop & Shop In-House Creative Team

We are a team of copywriters, art directors, designers, photographers, and food stylists. We are in charge of all things creative at Stop & Shop. We have two photography/video studios where we have the opportunity to bring our ideas to life. If you love food and are looking to join a fun, creative and very collaborate team, this is the team for you

What we ask of you:

• Concept and design 360 campaigns that will come to life in-store (ex. signage, store décor, packaging, flyers...) and outside the store (ex. website, social media, email, online banners, direct mail, print ads...)
• Provide innovative creative solutions that elevate the brand and engages customers
• Develop and maintain the brand's design standards to drive brand consistency
• Work on multiple projects at the same time, many with tight deadlines
• Effectively present and sell ideas
• Collaborate with other creatives and cross-functional leaders to make the work stronger
• Collaborate with our Photographer and Food Stylist to create aspirational food and lifestyle imagery
• Collaborate with the Traffic Coordinator and Production Manager to plan and schedule shoots

What you bring to the table:

• An ego-free creator at heart with 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably at an agency or design firm
• A strategic thinker capable of big idea generation
• Excited to show off your work on your online portfolio-applicants without portfolios will not be evaluated
• (Sorry, it's got to be said) Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, and the proud holder of a bachelor's degree-ideally in art, graphic design, advertising or a related field
• A team player who is okay with doing production work
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize work requests based on deliverables and timing
• Comfortable being entrepreneurial, rolling up your sleeves and figuring things out
• Strong project management skills
• The ability to navigate a complex organization with multi-stakeholders
• Experience with production procedures and file set-up for printing
• Worked on photoshoops or collaborated with those who do
• Worked with food, food styling or just have a deep obsession with food

What we bring to the table:

• Culture committed to celebrating diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Associate discounts
• Team of associates dedicated to serving our local customers and supporting our communities
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with three days a week at our Quincy Corporate office and the remaining days working remotely

The salary range is $72,880-$109,320 and will be commensurate with background, experience as well as internal equity.

Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.