Vista Outdoor Hiring for Creative Manager – Hunt Shoot Job at Overland Park, KS Full Time

JOB OVERVIEW

The Creative Manager is responsible for leading creative services efforts for brands within the Hunt/Shoot Accessories GPL. This position will oversee daily operations for the internal creative services based in Overland Park, KS. The chosen candidate will have a high degree of autonomy and be expected to bring well thought-out and creative design strategies to the table that accomplish both honoring past brand precedence while looking to the future image we are working to create. They will also collaborate with other internal creative services teams and external agencies and vendors as needed.

This position reports to the Marketing Manager and will work out of the Overland Park office.

As the Creative Manager, you will have an opportunity to:

• Design, create and update various marketing materials including (but not limited to) packaging (boxes, clam cards and inserts), instruction manuals, trade show graphics, sell sheets, catalogs, ads, logos, e-blasts, websites and various marketing communications materials
• Tasked with understanding and supporting creative requirements for 3rd party digital requirements like amazon and Walmart and make sure the brand is supported in those channels.
• Manage projects from concept to completion and translates marketing objectives into creative strategies
• Act as Brand Champion to Ensure Cohesive Image Across All Output
• Provide clear creative direction for multiple brands that inspires innovative, high-quality work from cross-functional teams
• Partner with Marketing, Product Management and other colleagues to establish strategically-focused goals and deliver integrated communications that successfully drive business results
• Utilize latest design trends and tactics
• Creating Full-Scale brand identity
• Put into action your Proactive Work Style requiring minimal oversight
• Use your Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills

You have:

• At least 5+ years of relevant industry experience with a BA in Graphic Design or Advertising, or equivalent combination of professional experience and education
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating successful, strategically focused cross-channel work and ideas
  • Mastery of modern tools and software, with a focus on MacOS, the Adobe Suite, and other relevant hardware and software
  • Experience organizing and supervising complex photo and video productions, including logistics and budget planning and management
  • Experience sourcing, vetting, and negotiating with vendors to maintain a balance of cost and quality in services and deliverables
  • Experience working in both agency and in-house environments
  • Experience managing and evolving consumer-facing brands
  • Experience managing teams, including driving career development, and fostering individual growth
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • A deep understanding of modern consumer marketing trends
  • Experience successfully executing both traditional and digital marketing campaigns
  • Familiar with Experiential Design for Point of Purchase Displays, Trade Shows, and Product Launches

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled