US Creative Lead - Professional

WAHL EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST!

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a team-oriented individual to fill the role of US Creative Lead for Wahl Professional at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.

The US Creative Lead is responsible for managing, designing, and delivering marketing communication materials against the design needs of the brand, including digital, social, print, retail, tradeshows, and website. This role will report to the US Marketing Lead and oversees the creative team in the creation of assets that represent and elevate the brand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for translating regional marketing objectives into creative strategies, concepts and designs
• Working in conjunction with the regional and global brand and sales teams, this position will manage graphic and motion design for both electronic and print communications including but not limited to website development, print collateral development, trade shows, mailers, email, infographics, social, and digital advertising
• Writes engaging and persuasive headlines, product descriptions and collateral for all regional consumer communications
• Contributes to the development of compelling copy that differentiates the Wahl Professional brand and stays true to the brand voice and attributes.
• Follows Global Brand design guidance and instruction to ensure all regional work meets design standards and expectations
• Manages the regional creative team through multiple projects from concept to completion under tight deadlines and budget constraints
• Supports the brand marketing and media teams to generate ideas to develop effective, results-driven creative marketing concepts
• Consistently research, identify and share current design trends and competitive reviews as they relate to the brand
• Demonstrates strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various design disciplines (color theory, typography, contrast, balance, repetition, alignment, etc.) to create high-value campaigns
• Provide quality control including proofing, reviewing, measuring, and evaluating creative output performance
• Promote continual creative improvement and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountability
• Researches and quotes projects while adhering to budgets set forth by stakeholders
• Assists in photoshoot art direction and scheduling, and image retouching

LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Strong ability to provide clear creative direction and provide timely and helpful feedback to improve creative processes to keep work on budget and schedule
• Manages junior designers to ensure all work produced meets client briefs
• Mentors junior team members to ensure progression and improvement
• Build a strong culture of accountability and performance
• Recruit, develop, and retain top performers
• Create and implement an effective onboarding plan for every team member
• Set clear expectations for all Team Members

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a creative development role
• 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring creative teams
• A full portfolio demonstrating work in print, web design, motion graphics, social, and other forms of media is a must
• Demonstrated expertise in the areas of layout, graphic design, typography, print design, brand development, interactive design, user-centered experience design, marketing, and the creative process
• Experience managing campaign development with internal and external teams
• Expert at presenting ideas in all group sizes, both internally and externally
• Strong knowledge of 360 campaign development and creative process
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for brilliant copy and beautiful design
• Instinct to lead with vision and creative inspiration
• Comfortable estimating and scoping projects
• Experience and understanding of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite (incl. After Effects), MS Word, PPT, and Excel.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a clear sense of priorities.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $11 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $4 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
• Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!
• Biometric testing with wellness credits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Scholarship Program
• Daycare discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Casual work environment

Current Openings for US Creative Lead Professional Jobs at Wahl Clipper Corporation