Art Director Assistant jobs in Riverside, CA

The Art Director oversees the creation and implementation process of designs and art pieces throughout Monster Energy Company. They bring a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise to the position. Art Directors are responsible for bringing concepts to life by guiding a team of designers to produce exceptional creativity that is up to par with individual brand standards. They monitor projects throughout the production stages including designing, editing, and printing. The Creative Director has a natural eye for design and a passion for delivering dynamic ideas that connect with diverse audiences.

Essential Job Functions:
 Design and produce innovative, on-brand packaging, print, and point-of-sale solutions for the Monster family of brands.
 Potentially design products for line extensions - Pick colors and oversee press checks.
 Specifically focus on the strategic brands sold internationally.
 Develop new innovative POS looks a feels for these brands Promotions.
 Master at Typography and Logo Creation.
 Art Direct Photo shoots with Athletes and High Profile talent - Sometimes overseas.
 Expedites the inevitable "rush jobs".
 Work with Creative Director and staff members from sales and marketing to conceptualize and produce creative solutions that meet business requirement.

Position Requirements:
 Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working as print graphic designer for large consumer and/or lifestyle brands.
 Superior interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
 Highly motivated, self-managed individual.
 Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). Color adjustment and photo retouching a must. Familiar with 3D programs is a bonus.
 Ability to concept a campaign that can bridge multiple platforms, Print, Web, Video and think about how they can be executed creatively in their end medium.
 Experience Art Directing large scale photo shoots.
 Full understanding of print production processes.
 Movie poster design a huge plus.